US Bridges

Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12922

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,005 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesBeer Bottling Plan
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.59739, -90.20897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadOther
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,005 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Beer Bottling Plan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.