US Bridges

Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 832

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
162,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 162,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,725 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 270 E
CrossesCrd Von Talge RD BNSF R
LocationS 33 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.50524, -90.34392
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162,180 (2024)
Projected traffic202,725 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R 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 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R carry?

About 162,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 E over Crd Von Talge RD BNSF R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.