US Bridges

Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 23 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 11902

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
658 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,363 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2044. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS64E to 14th S
CrossesMetrolink
LocationS 23 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62418, -90.20549
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,363 (2024)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink carry?

About 5,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS64E to 14th S over Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.