US Bridges

Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1428

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43,333 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,166 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesCst Laclede Station RD
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.59359, -90.33229
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,333 (2024)
Projected traffic54,166 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 E over Cst Laclede Station RD built?

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

What condition is Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD 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 E over Cst Laclede Station RD carry?

About 43,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Cst Laclede Station RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.