Eads Bridge over 1st ST Underpass Metr

Fair Condition152 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMissouri
CountySt. Louis
LocationS 2571 T 45 N R 7 E
CarriesEads Bridge
Crosses1st ST Underpass Metr
Coordinates38.62922, -90.18219

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length4006.9 ft (1221.3 m)
Max Span552.5 ft (168.4 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area18563.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1874 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerOther Local Agencies
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number12992

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