US Bridges

Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 26 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12426

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,583 by 2043. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArsenal
CrossesRvr Des Peres BNSF RR
LocationS 26 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60945, -90.30802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,950 (2023)
Projected traffic25,583 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR carry?

About 18,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Arsenal over Rvr Des Peres BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.