Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres
GoodPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12425
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,580 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Alabama Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.