Rt U S over Is 70
FairSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12026
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,645
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Is 70 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,103 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Is 70 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Is 70 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 Rt U S over Is 70 carry?
About 18,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Is 70?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Is 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.