US Bridges

Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 20 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29451

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,766
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR is a concrete culvert carrying Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBreckenridge Ave
CrossesColdwater CR
LocationS 20 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.71271, -90.36133
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,766 (2023)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR carry?

About 1,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Breckenridge Ave over Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.