US Bridges

Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 24033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres is a concrete culvert carrying Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEtzel Ave
CrossesBr Rvr Des Peres
LocationS 1 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66597, -90.29646
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2023)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres 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 Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Etzel Ave over Br Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.