US Bridges

Mo 340 E over Is 270

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 29102

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 340 E over Is 270 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 340 E over Is 270 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 30,696 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,974 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 340 E
CrossesIs 270
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates38.67214, -90.44917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.4 m)
Roadway width215 ft (65.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,696 (2024)
Projected traffic42,974 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 340 E over Is 270 built?

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

What condition is Mo 340 E over Is 270 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 Mo 340 E over Is 270 carry?

About 30,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 340 E over Is 270?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 340 E over Is 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.