Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer
PoorSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 32 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 1490
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,308 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,539
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,539 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,924 by 2044. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer carry?
About 37,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer?
The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 44 W over Meramec Rvr South Outer?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.