US Bridges

Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy

Poor

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2002 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3815

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,693 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,770 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 340 W
CrossesCst Chesterfield Pkwy
LocationS 2002 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates38.64757, -90.56347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,693 (2024)
Projected traffic31,770 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy built?

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

What condition is Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy carry?

About 22,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 340 W over Cst Chesterfield Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.