US Bridges

Rt D E over UP RR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3217

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over UP RR is a concrete frame carrying Rt D E over UP RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,539 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 34 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.68153, -90.32514
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,242 (2024)
Projected traffic18,539 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over UP RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over UP RR carry?

About 13,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over UP RR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.