US Bridges

R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 24 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13488

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,575 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesR. Des Peres DR
CrossesChippewa
LocationS 24 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58626, -90.3141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,575 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa 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 R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns R. Des Peres DR over Chippewa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.