US Bridges

Is 44 W over Fox CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 6604

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Fox CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Fox CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29,055 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,319 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesFox CR
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 3 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50269, -90.69959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,055 (2024)
Projected traffic36,319 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 W over Fox CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Is 44 W over Fox 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Fox CR carry?

About 29,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Fox CR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Fox CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.