US Bridges

Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36413

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR is a concrete slab carrying Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLovella Ave
CrossesClaytonia CR
LocationS 22 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 369
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62861, -90.32389
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovella Ave over Claytonia 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lovella Ave over Claytonia CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.