US Bridges

Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 656 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2574

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 61,156 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,445 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesIs 170 Rp IS170W to I
LocationS 656 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.72837, -90.33134
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,156 (2024)
Projected traffic76,445 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I carry?

About 61,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Is 170 Rp IS170W to I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.