Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres
GoodSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 2037 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29486
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres 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 Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Ave over Rvr Des Peres?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.