US Bridges

Rt D E over US 67

Poor

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 25 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 468

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over US 67 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt D E over US 67 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 years old, older 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 24,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,666 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesUS 67
LocationS 25 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.69637, -90.40869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,533 (2024)
Projected traffic30,666 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over US 67 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rt D E over US 67 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over US 67 carry?

About 24,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over US 67?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.