Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29452
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,159 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 87 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Kingsland Ave over NE Br 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere?
The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Kingsland Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.