US Bridges

Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12037

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns 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 74,435 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,044 by 2044. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesRp Bermuda RD to Rtns
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 70
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.72067, -90.30572
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,435 (2024)
Projected traffic93,044 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns 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 Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns carry?

About 74,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Rp Bermuda RD to Rtns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.