US Bridges

New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 105 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34098

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,369 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNew Halls Ferry RD
CrossesColdwater CR
LocationS 105 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.82139, -90.30679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,162 (2024)
Projected traffic12,369 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR carry?

About 9,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns New Halls Ferry RD over Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.