US Bridges

Premium Way over Drainage Channel

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 368 T 45 N R 3 E · Structure no. 35208

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Premium Way over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Premium Way over Drainage Channel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPremium Way
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationS 368 T 45 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67364, -90.66321
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic466 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Premium Way over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Premium Way over Drainage Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Premium Way over Drainage Channel carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Premium Way over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Premium Way over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.