US Bridges

Is 44 E over Ranken Br

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 5318

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Ranken Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Ranken Br in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older 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 76,485 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,606 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesRanken Br
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53366, -90.52053
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,485 (2024)
Projected traffic95,606 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Ranken Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 44 E over Ranken Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Ranken Br carry?

About 76,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Ranken Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Ranken Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.