US Bridges

De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 7 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12944

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,218 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDe Baliviere Blvd
CrossesMetrolink
LocationS 7 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64789, -90.28538
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2024)
Projected traffic12,218 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink 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 2024.

How much traffic does De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns De Baliviere Blvd over Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.