US Bridges

Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 15 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 37025

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 100,131 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,164 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 270 W
CrossesCst Conway RD
LocationS 15 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.64351, -90.44928
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,131 (2024)
Projected traffic125,164 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 270 W over Cst Conway RD built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD carry?

About 100,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 W over Cst Conway RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.