US Bridges

Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 33 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12066

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,760 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Ave E
CrossesIs 70 Rv 70
LocationS 33 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6832, -90.22577
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2024)
Projected traffic17,760 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor 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 Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70 carry?

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Ave E over Is 70 Rv 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.