US Bridges

W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2484 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 20537

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bruno Ave
CrossesBlack Creek Br
LocationS 2484 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62274, -90.32855
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,375 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns W Bruno Ave over Black Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.