US Bridges

Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,830 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,038 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesCst Springdale Ave
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.72481, -90.325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,830 (2024)
Projected traffic76,038 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W over Cst Springdale Ave built?

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

What condition is Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave carry?

About 60,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Cst Springdale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.