US Bridges

Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34697

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere is a concrete slab carrying Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlain Ave
CrossesNE Br Rvr Des Pere
LocationS 2 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66396, -90.30675
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere 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 Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlain Ave over NE Br Rvr Des Pere?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.