US Bridges

Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 20 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1846

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave is a steel continuous other carrying Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 46,208 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,760 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesCst Vandeventer Ave
LocationS 20 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.61847, -90.26012
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,208 (2024)
Projected traffic57,760 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cst Vandeventer Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave 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 Cst Vandeventer Ave carry?

About 46,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Cst Vandeventer Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.