US Bridges

82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 28932

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,143
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres 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 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 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,243 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries82nd Blvd
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 4 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67449, -90.34871
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,143 (2023)
Projected traffic4,243 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres built?

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

What condition is 82nd Blvd 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 82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 3,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Blvd over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.