US Bridges

E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 656 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29319

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,006 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2044. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE Terminal DR
CrossesParking Lot Access
LocationS 656 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73581, -90.35381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E Terminal DR over Parking Lot Access?

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