US Bridges

Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 3963 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3108

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp Papin ST E to I
CrossesRp IS64E to Vandeventer
LocationS 3963 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63058, -90.25124
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2024)
Projected traffic3,548 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer 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 Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp Papin ST E to I over Rp IS64E to Vandeventer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.