US Bridges

Link Ave over Midland CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 25 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15676

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,808
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link Ave over Midland CR is a concrete culvert carrying Link Ave over Midland CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,141 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLink Ave
CrossesMidland CR
LocationS 25 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.70356, -90.40708
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,808 (2024)
Projected traffic5,141 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Link Ave over Midland CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Link Ave over Midland CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Link Ave over Midland CR carry?

About 3,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Link Ave over Midland CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Link Ave over Midland CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.