Chambers RD over BNSF RR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15548
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,937
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chambers RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chambers RD over BNSF RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6 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 8,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,065 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chambers RD over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Chambers RD over BNSF RR 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 Chambers RD over BNSF RR carry?
About 8,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chambers RD over BNSF RR?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Chambers RD over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.