Kingshighway over Metrolink
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 18 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12950
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kingshighway over Metrolink is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingshighway over Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1937, 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 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 45,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,965 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kingshighway over Metrolink built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kingshighway over Metrolink 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Kingshighway over Metrolink carry?
About 45,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kingshighway over Metrolink?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Kingshighway over Metrolink?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.