Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 363 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13133
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,351 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 14,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,265 by 2043. The structure is 1,351 ft (411.8 m) long and 55 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR carry?
About 14,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR?
The structure is 1,351 ft (411.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Compton Ave over Mo Pac Bn N&w RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.