US Bridges

Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 34 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrie Ave E
CrossesIs 70 Rv 70
LocationS 34 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68392, -90.21901
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2024)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Carrie Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.