Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 2037 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12435
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sulphur Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.