US Bridges

Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,705 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,881 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRp Market ST to Is
CrossesCst Forest Park Ave
LocationS 22 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6314, -90.22996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,705 (2024)
Projected traffic5,881 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave carry?

About 4,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp Market ST to Is over Cst Forest Park Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.