Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 18 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13487
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,225 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 339 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy 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 Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 339 ft wide.
Who owns Lindell-Union over Forest Park Pkwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.