Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 2571 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12992
- Built
- 1874
- 151 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 4,007 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr is a steel arch - deck carrying Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 151 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2044. The structure is 4,007 ft (1,221.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr built?
It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr?
The structure is 4,007 ft (1,221.3 m) long with a longest span of 552 ft (168.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.