US Bridges

Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 20 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12884

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,865 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 343 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Gr-Vandevent
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 20 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62248, -90.25552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width343 ft (104.5 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,865 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP 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 Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 343 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Gr-Vandevent over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.