US Bridges

Sappington RD S over Is 44

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 6 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1417

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sappington RD S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sappington RD S over Is 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 6,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,171 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSappington RD S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 6 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.57393, -90.38562
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,114 (2024)
Projected traffic9,171 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Sappington RD S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sappington RD 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 Sappington RD S over Is 44 carry?

About 6,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sappington RD S over Is 44?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sappington RD S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.