US Bridges

Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 17 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15543

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Jamestown RD
CrossesColdwater CR
LocationS 17 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.81774, -90.25075
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2024)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jamestown RD over Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.