US Bridges

Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 27 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1265

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 48,224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,280 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesRp Truman Pkwy to IS55S
LocationS 27 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61085, -90.21182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,224 (2024)
Projected traffic60,280 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S carry?

About 48,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Rp Truman Pkwy to IS55S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.