US Bridges

Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 27 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1266

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44 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 5 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS44E to Lafaye
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 27 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61198, -90.2115
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44 built?

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

What condition is Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44 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 Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS44E to Lafaye over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.