US Bridges

Walton RD over Trra RR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 28722

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton RD over Trra RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walton RD over Trra RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,104 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalton RD
CrossesTrra RR
LocationS 33 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.68306, -90.34779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2023)
Projected traffic4,104 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton RD over Trra RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton RD over Trra RR 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 Walton RD over Trra RR carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton RD over Trra RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Walton RD over Trra RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.