US Bridges

Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 415 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 34728

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
326 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD is a concrete slab carrying Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChesterfld Rdge RD
CrossesSwingley Ridge RD
LocationS 415 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.6584, -90.56363
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD 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 Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterfld Rdge RD over Swingley Ridge RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.