US Bridges

Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 14 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4264

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesIs 270 Rp IS44E to Is
LocationS 14 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55169, -90.42981
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2024)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Is 270 Rp IS44E to Is?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.