US Bridges

Mo 115 N over Is 70

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 9 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 6527

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 115 N over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 115 N over Is 70 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 4,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 115 N
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 9 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates38.73273, -90.34966
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,982 (2024)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 115 N over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Mo 115 N over Is 70 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 115 N over Is 70 carry?

About 4,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 115 N over Is 70?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 115 N over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.