Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 27 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15555
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,794
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,794 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,522 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C carry?
About 7,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Br of Cold Water C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.