US Bridges

Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 30 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15608

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis RD (oak Dr)
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 30 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.52926, -90.60518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$952,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis RD (oak Dr) over UP RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.