US Bridges

Is 44 E over BNSF RR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35222

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
406 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over BNSF RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,999 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,749 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.59616, -90.3211
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,999 (2024)
Projected traffic63,749 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 50,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.