US Bridges

Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3069 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1024

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
138,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 138,256 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,820 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 270 E
CrossesUP RR Fee Fee CR
LocationS 3069 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.72618, -90.44481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,256 (2024)
Projected traffic172,820 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR carry?

About 138,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 E over UP RR Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.