US Bridges

Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 15 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15648

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,285
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 12,285 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,585 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaumgartner RD
CrossesMattese CR
LocationS 15 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46368, -90.32791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,285 (2024)
Projected traffic16,585 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR carry?

About 12,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Baumgartner RD over Mattese CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.