US Bridges

Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36650

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,358 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bend RD E
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56781, -90.39374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,970 (2024)
Projected traffic29,358 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 RD E over Is 44 Is 44 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44 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 Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 20,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend RD E over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.