US Bridges

Lewis RD S over Is 44

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 1491

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis RD S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis RD S over Is 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 3,373 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis RD S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 33 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50518, -90.58572
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,373 (2024)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lewis RD S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lewis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis RD S over Is 44 carry?

About 3,373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lewis RD S over Is 44?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis RD S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.