US Bridges

Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 20 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12820

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,530
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,266 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVandeventer Ave
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62172, -90.25631
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,530 (2023)
Projected traffic18,266 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandeventer Ave over 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 Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR carry?

About 13,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Vandeventer Ave over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.