US Bridges

Is 170 E over Mo 115

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 48 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2578

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 170 E over Mo 115 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 170 E over Mo 115 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 5 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 52,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,218 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 170 E
CrossesMo 115
LocationS 48 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 170
Coordinates38.71997, -90.33221
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,174 (2024)
Projected traffic65,218 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mo 115 built?

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

What condition is Is 170 E over Mo 115 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 170 E over Mo 115 carry?

About 52,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Is 170 E over Mo 115?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 170 E over Mo 115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.