US Bridges

Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1937

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCompton Ave S
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61522, -90.23262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,157 (2024)
Projected traffic7,220 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Compton Ave S 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 Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 5,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Ave S over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.