US Bridges

Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 1201 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 14195

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLagoon DR
CrossesRvr Des Peres Lago
LocationS 1201 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64213, -90.28817
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lagoon DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.