US Bridges

Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1202 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17255

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,983
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,377 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRue ST Denis
CrossesFountain CR
LocationS 1202 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79863, -90.3326
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2023)
Projected traffic5,377 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue ST Denis over Fountain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rue ST Denis over Fountain CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.