US Bridges

CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 36371

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO SOR270E to NOR2
CrossesIs 270
LocationS 31 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.77278, -90.30811
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CO SOR270E to NOR2 over Is 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.