US Bridges

Strecker RD over Caulks CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 124 T 45 N R 3 E · Structure no. 32427

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,998
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strecker RD over Caulks CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strecker RD over Caulks CR 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 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 3,998 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStrecker RD
CrossesCaulks CR
LocationS 124 T 45 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 460
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63826, -90.62045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,998 (2023)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Strecker RD over Caulks CR built?

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

What condition is Strecker RD over Caulks CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Strecker RD over Caulks CR carry?

About 3,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Strecker RD over Caulks CR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Strecker RD over Caulks CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.