US Bridges

Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13483

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBellerive
CrossesCst Broadway ST
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56113, -90.24256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic338 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bellerive over Cst Broadway ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.