Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 1201 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29485
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago is a concrete tee beam carrying Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 103 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago 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 Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Theater DR over Rvr Des Peres Lago?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Theater 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.