US Bridges

Strecker RD over Caulks CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 30 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28934

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strecker RD over Caulks CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strecker RD over Caulks CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,558 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStrecker RD
CrossesCaulks CR
LocationS 30 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61947, -90.61702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2023)
Projected traffic2,558 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Strecker RD over Caulks CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strecker RD over Caulks CR 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 Strecker RD over Caulks CR carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strecker RD over Caulks CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Strecker RD over Caulks CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.