US Bridges

Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 2037 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12434

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,695 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSublette Ave
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 2037 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.622, -90.28045
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic7,695 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sublette Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.