US Bridges

Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 32 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32040

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,563
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,560 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodson RD
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 32 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68148, -90.35756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,563 (2024)
Projected traffic11,560 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 8,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Woodson RD over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.