US Bridges

Is 44 E over Mo 141

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1983 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 558

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Mo 141 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Mo 141 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 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 89,112 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,390 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesMo 141
LocationS 1983 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.53912, -90.49561
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,112 (2024)
Projected traffic111,390 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Mo 141 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Is 44 E over Mo 141 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 Is 44 E over Mo 141 carry?

About 89,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Mo 141?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Mo 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.