Loughborough Ave over UP RR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 3102 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12881
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loughborough Ave over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loughborough Ave over UP RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 4 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 21,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,877 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Loughborough Ave over UP RR built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Loughborough Ave over UP RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Loughborough Ave over UP RR carry?
About 21,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Loughborough Ave over UP RR?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Loughborough Ave over UP RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.