US Bridges

Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 23 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1245

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
7,847 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34,244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,805 by 2044. The structure is 7,847 ft (2,391.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIs 64 E
CrossesIs 44 Cst 4th ST Cst
LocationS 23 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.62324, -90.20146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+78 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,847 ft (2,391.8 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,244 (2024)
Projected traffic42,805 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$119.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst carry?

About 34,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst?

The structure is 7,847 ft (2,391.8 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 E over Is 44 Cst 4th ST Cst?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.