US Bridges

Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 30830

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,933 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCompton Ave S
CrossesIs 64 Rp Forest Park
LocationS 22 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63036, -90.22752
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,095 (2024)
Projected traffic16,933 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park 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 Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park carry?

About 12,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Ave S over Is 64 Rp Forest Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.