US Bridges

Is 270 E over Watkins CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 114 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 5416

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 E over Watkins CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 270 E over Watkins CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 49,724 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,155 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 270 E
CrossesWatkins CR
LocationS 114 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 270
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76826, -90.19006
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,724 (2024)
Projected traffic62,155 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 270 E over Watkins CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Is 270 E over Watkins CR 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 270 E over Watkins CR carry?

About 49,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 E over Watkins CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 270 E over Watkins CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.