US Bridges

North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15558

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,376
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 51 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 8,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,308 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Hanley RD
CrossesWabash Ave BNSF RR Cre
LocationS 3 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75536, -90.33449
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,376 (2024)
Projected traffic11,308 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre 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 North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre carry?

About 8,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns North Hanley RD over Wabash Ave BNSF RR Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.