Is 44 W over Williams CR
PoorSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6443
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,226
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 44 W over Williams CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Williams CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,226 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,533 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 44 W over Williams CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Is 44 W over Williams CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Is 44 W over Williams CR carry?
About 37,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Is 44 W over Williams CR?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Is 44 W over Williams CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.