US Bridges

Taussig Ave E over Mo 370

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 26 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3998

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taussig Ave E over Mo 370 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taussig Ave E over Mo 370 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,934 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTaussig Ave E
CrossesMo 370
LocationS 26 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.78078, -90.41658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2024)
Projected traffic4,934 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taussig Ave E over Mo 370 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taussig Ave E over Mo 370 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Taussig Ave E over Mo 370 carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taussig Ave E over Mo 370?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Taussig Ave E over Mo 370?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.