US Bridges

Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1956 T 45 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31619

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOssenfort RD
CrossesWildhorse CR
LocationS 1956 T 45 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 460
Coordinates38.60388, -90.71479
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse 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 Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ossenfort RD over Wildhorse CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.