US Bridges

Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR

Poor

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 2524 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13679

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR is a concrete tee beam carrying Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTicketing DR
CrossesBaggage Claim DR
LocationS 2524 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74293, -90.36814
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 byOther Local 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR 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 Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ticketing DR over Baggage Claim DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.