Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR
GoodPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15598
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,696
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR carry?
About 9,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ashby RD over ST Louis SW RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.