US Bridges

Is 44 W over US 50 US 61

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1411

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over US 50 US 61 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 W over US 50 US 61 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50,161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,701 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesUS 50 US 61
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.55951, -90.40692
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,161 (2024)
Projected traffic62,701 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 44 W over US 50 US 61 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Is 44 W over US 50 US 61 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over US 50 US 61 carry?

About 50,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over US 50 US 61?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over US 50 US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.