US Bridges

Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 30994

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,925 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Ave
CrossesRvr Des Peres
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60139, -90.31569
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,925 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres 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 April 2023.

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

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Ave over Rvr Des Peres?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.