US Bridges

Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31083

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,275 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRvr Des Peres Blvd
CrossesMackenzie CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 151
Coordinates38.57905, -90.31059
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Rvr Des Peres Blvd over Mackenzie CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.