US Bridges

Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2496 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2419

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,631
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD 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 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 98,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,289 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 170 E
CrossesCst Ladue RD
LocationS 2496 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 170
Coordinates38.65335, -90.35388
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,631 (2024)
Projected traffic123,289 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ladue RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Is 170 E over Cst Ladue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD carry?

About 98,631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Is 170 E over Cst Ladue RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.