US Bridges

Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15553

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,848
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 26,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,245 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPatterson RD
CrossesDaniel Boone CR
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80247, -90.33244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,848 (2024)
Projected traffic36,245 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$632,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson RD over Daniel Boone 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 Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR carry?

About 26,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson RD over Daniel Boone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.