US Bridges

CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44

Poor

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3031

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,697 by 2044. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCO SOR44E to Fento
CrossesIs 44 or 44
LocationS 22 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5429, -90.4543
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2024)
Projected traffic2,697 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44 carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns CO SOR44E to Fento over Is 44 or 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.