LEWIS RD (OAK DR)
Carrying LEWIS RD (OAK DR) over UP RR
S 30 T 44 N R 4 E, St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEWIS RD (OAK DR)
The LEWIS RD (OAK DR) bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries LEWIS RD (OAK DR) over UP RR. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 348 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEWIS RD (OAK DR) compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.9 m (108 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 348 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 15608
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
LEWIS RD (OAK DR) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LEWIS RD (OAK DR) against other structures in St. Louis and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LEWIS RD (OAK DR)?
LEWIS RD (OAK DR) in St. Louis, Missouri has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEWIS RD (OAK DR) inspected?
LEWIS RD (OAK DR)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 348 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEWIS RD (OAK DR) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEWIS RD (OAK DR)?
LEWIS RD (OAK DR) has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEWIS RD (OAK DR)?
LEWIS RD (OAK DR) is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is LEWIS RD (OAK DR) and does age affect safety?
LEWIS RD (OAK DR) was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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