US Bridges

Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 20 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12429

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
848 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 44,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,603 by 2043. The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHampton Ave
CrossesRvr Des Peres UP RR Bn
LocationS 20 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62154, -90.28824
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length848 ft (258.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,150 (2023)
Projected traffic59,603 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn 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 Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn carry?

About 44,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn?

The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Ave over Rvr Des Peres UP RR Bn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.