US Bridges

Litzsinger RD over Black CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 21 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33913

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litzsinger RD over Black CR is a concrete culvert carrying Litzsinger RD over Black CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLitzsinger RD
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 21 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.61684, -90.33731
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Black CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litzsinger RD over Black 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Litzsinger RD over Black CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Litzsinger RD over Black CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Litzsinger RD over Black CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.