US Bridges

Holmes Ave S over Is 44

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1416

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Ave S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Holmes Ave S over Is 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,528 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Ave S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57174, -90.391
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2024)
Projected traffic3,528 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Holmes Ave S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Holmes Ave S over Is 44 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 Holmes Ave S over Is 44 carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Ave S over Is 44?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Ave S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.