US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12019

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 143,423 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,279 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCst Cypress RD
LocationS 24 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.74299, -90.38565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,423 (2024)
Projected traffic179,279 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD carry?

About 143,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Cypress RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.