Spoede RD over Deer CR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 13 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 17518
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,060
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spoede RD over Deer CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spoede RD over Deer CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,881 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spoede RD over Deer CR built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spoede RD over Deer CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Spoede RD over Deer CR carry?
About 8,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spoede RD over Deer CR?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Spoede RD over Deer CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.