US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 19 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 29761

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,679
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,417 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 19 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.53813, -90.26851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,679 (2023)
Projected traffic14,417 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres carry?

About 10,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.