US Bridges

Holly Hills DR over UP RR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 3102 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12885

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Hills DR over UP RR is a steel arch - deck carrying Holly Hills DR over UP RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Hills DR
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 3102 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56134, -90.26006
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$790,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Hills DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Hills DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Hills DR over UP RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holly Hills DR over UP RR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Hills DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.