US Bridges

Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1426

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR 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 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 5,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,441 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgar RD S
CrossesIs 44 BNSF RR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58533, -90.34539
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,627 (2024)
Projected traffic8,441 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR 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 Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR carry?

About 5,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Edgar RD S over Is 44 BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.