US Bridges

Is 170 E over Or 270

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 939 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 37506

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 170 E over Or 270 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 170 E over Or 270 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 10,017 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,521 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 170 E
CrossesOr 270
LocationS 939 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 170
Coordinates38.77427, -90.34142
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,017 (2024)
Projected traffic12,521 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 170 E over Or 270 built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 170 E over Or 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 170 E over Or 270 carry?

About 10,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 170 E over Or 270?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 170 E over Or 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.