US Bridges

Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2412

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,851
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41,851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,314 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 170 E
CrossesCst Galleria Pkwy
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 170
Coordinates38.63544, -90.34369
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,851 (2024)
Projected traffic52,314 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy carry?

About 41,851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Is 170 E over Cst Galleria Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.