US Bridges

Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15581

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 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 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,517 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDielman RD
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 31 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68174, -90.37606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2024)
Projected traffic10,517 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres 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 Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Dielman RD over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.