US Bridges

Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 176 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17246

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLoveland DR
CrossesDaniel Boone CR
LocationS 176 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.8105, -90.34328
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
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 traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loveland DR over Daniel Boone 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR?

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

Who owns Loveland DR over Daniel Boone CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.