US Bridges

Spruce ST over Metrolink

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 363 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 35299

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,081
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Spruce ST over Metrolink is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Spruce ST over Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpruce ST
CrossesMetrolink
LocationS 363 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62314, -90.19475
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2024)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce ST over Metrolink built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce ST over Metrolink 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce ST over Metrolink carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spruce ST over Metrolink?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce ST over Metrolink?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.