US Bridges

Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 35 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33939

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesBr Rvr Des Peres
LocationS 35 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.67694, -90.31478
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres 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 Br Rvr Des Peres carry?

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

How long is Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Br Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.