US Bridges

Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 1201 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 37040

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamilton Blvd
CrossesAlley Metrolink
LocationS 1201 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates38.65211, -90.29206
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Blvd over Alley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Blvd over Alley Metrolink?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.