US Bridges

Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 23 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13140

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,420 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2043. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Blvd
CrossesTrra & UP RR
LocationS 23 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6223, -90.20035
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP 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 Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Blvd over Trra & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.