US Bridges

Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15597

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,674
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Ave
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 2 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66302, -90.3168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,674 (2024)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Ave 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 Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 4,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.