US Bridges

Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 23 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32250

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 24,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,780 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig Bend Blvd E
CrossesIs 64
LocationS 23 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62903, -90.31973
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,843 (2024)
Projected traffic34,780 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64 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 Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64 carry?

About 24,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend Blvd E over Is 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.