US Bridges

Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 6 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15545

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
688
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClairmont DR
CrossesBr of Delwood CR
LocationS 6 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75262, -90.26871
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2024)
Projected traffic929 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clairmont DR over Br of Delwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.