Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 2914 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 23777
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres 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 Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kempland Place over Rvr Des Peres?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.