US Bridges

Collector DR over Airflight DR

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 2524 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13680

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collector DR over Airflight DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Collector DR over Airflight DR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCollector DR
CrossesAirflight DR
LocationS 2524 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74043, -90.36581
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 byOther Local 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 Collector DR over Airflight DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collector DR over Airflight DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Collector DR over Airflight DR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Collector DR over Airflight DR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Collector DR over Airflight DR?

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