Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 35 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15596
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,329
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 80 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 4,329 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,844 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P 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 Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P carry?
About 4,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over NE Br of Rvr Des P?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.