US Bridges

Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 2524 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,555 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLambert Intl Blvd
CrossesCold Water CR
LocationS 2524 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74362, -90.38103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,555 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR 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 Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Intl Blvd over Cold Water CR?

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