US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra &

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 363 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 32144

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra & is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra & in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,295 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesMetrolink Trra &
LocationS 363 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6243, -90.21812
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2023)
Projected traffic29,295 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra & built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra & 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra & carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra &?

The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Metrolink Trra &?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.