US Bridges

Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 378 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34545

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,152
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete slab carrying Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,705 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForsyth Blvd
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationS 378 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64707, -90.31238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,152 (2023)
Projected traffic13,705 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway 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 Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 10,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Forsyth Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).