US Bridges

Alley over Rvr Des Peres

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 378 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33888

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alley over Rvr Des Peres is a concrete slab carrying Alley over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlley
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 378 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 432
Coordinates38.66339, -90.30629
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alley over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Alley over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Alley over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Alley over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.