US Bridges

Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2689 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 28933

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR is a steel culvert carrying Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR 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.

It carries about 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,617 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul Ave
CrossesTrib of Maline CR
LocationS 2689 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73897, -90.29976
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2023)
Projected traffic4,617 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR built?

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

What condition is Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR 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 Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Ave over Trib of Maline CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.