US Bridges

Theiss RD S over Is 270

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1988 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3884

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theiss RD S over Is 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Theiss RD S over Is 270 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTheiss RD S
CrossesIs 270
LocationS 1988 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50836, -90.3538
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2024)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Theiss RD S over Is 270 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theiss RD S over Is 270 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Theiss RD S over Is 270 carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Theiss RD S over Is 270?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Theiss RD S over Is 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.