US Bridges

Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 4142

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,326
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,408 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRp IS70W to Natura
CrossesCst Cypress RD
LocationS 24 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.74328, -90.38548
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2024)
Projected traffic5,408 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS70W to Natura over Cst Cypress RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.