US Bridges

Litzsinger RD over Deer CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31882

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litzsinger RD over Deer CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Litzsinger RD over Deer CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLitzsinger RD
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 231
Coordinates38.6225, -90.37608
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Litzsinger RD over Deer CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litzsinger RD over Deer 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 Litzsinger RD over Deer CR carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Litzsinger RD over Deer CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Litzsinger RD over Deer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.