US Bridges

Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2071 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3299

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 74,368 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,960 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBNSF RR CR
LocationS 2071 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50473, -90.61292
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,368 (2024)
Projected traffic92,960 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR 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 BNSF RR CR carry?

About 74,368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over BNSF RR CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.