US Bridges

Bouquet RD over Tavern CR

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 3 E · Structure no. 35448

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bouquet RD over Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bouquet RD over Tavern CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBouquet RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56753, -90.73001
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bouquet RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bouquet RD over Tavern CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bouquet RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bouquet RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bouquet RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.