BELLEFONTAINE RD
Carrying BELLEFONTAINE RD over MALINE CR
S 9 T 46 N R 7 E, St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELLEFONTAINE RD
The BELLEFONTAINE RD bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries BELLEFONTAINE RD over MALINE CR. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,412 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELLEFONTAINE RD compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1922
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.7 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.3 m (67 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,412 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 15546
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELLEFONTAINE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BELLEFONTAINE RD against other structures in St. Louis and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BELLEFONTAINE RD?
BELLEFONTAINE RD in St. Louis, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELLEFONTAINE RD inspected?
BELLEFONTAINE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,412 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELLEFONTAINE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BELLEFONTAINE RD?
BELLEFONTAINE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELLEFONTAINE RD?
BELLEFONTAINE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BELLEFONTAINE RD and does age affect safety?
BELLEFONTAINE RD was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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