Elinor Ave over Hampton CR
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 22696
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elinor Ave over Hampton CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elinor Ave over Hampton CR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elinor Ave over Hampton CR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elinor Ave over Hampton CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Elinor Ave over Hampton CR carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elinor Ave over Hampton CR?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elinor Ave over Hampton CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.