US Bridges

Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36411

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk 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 52,041 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,051 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 270 E
CrossesColdwater Crk
LocationS 33 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.77704, -90.35046
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,041 (2024)
Projected traffic65,051 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk built?

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

What condition is Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk 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 Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk carry?

About 52,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 E over Coldwater Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.