US Bridges

Mo 366 E over River Des Peres

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2733

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 366 E over River Des Peres is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 366 E over River Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 40,949 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,329 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMo 366 E
CrossesRiver Des Peres
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates38.58697, -90.31312
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,949 (2024)
Projected traffic57,329 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Mo 366 E over River Des Peres built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 366 E over River Des Peres 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 366 E over River Des Peres carry?

About 40,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 366 E over River Des Peres?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 366 E over River Des Peres?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.