US Bridges

Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2484 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36217

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBredell Ave
CrossesClaytonia CR
LocationS 2484 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62369, -90.32589
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,013 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 Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR 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 Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Bredell Ave over Claytonia CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.