US Bridges

North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29104

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,839
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,183 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth and South RD
CrossesBr of Rvr Des Pere
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66693, -90.33629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2024)
Projected traffic5,183 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns North and South RD over Br of Rvr Des Pere?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.