US Bridges

Is 44 E over Lp 44

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 44 N R 3 E · Structure no. 29076

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Lp 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Lp 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 28,870 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,088 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesLp 44
LocationS 34 T 44 N R 3 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.50561, -90.67717
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,870 (2024)
Projected traffic36,088 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 44 E over Lp 44 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over Lp 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 Is 44 E over Lp 44 carry?

About 28,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Lp 44?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Lp 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.