US Bridges

Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 1201 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35795

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago is a concrete culvert carrying Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGovernment DR
CrossesRvr Des Peres Lago
LocationS 1201 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64036, -90.28327
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago 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 Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Government DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.