US Bridges

Is 44 E over Cst Sublette Ave

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2006

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Cst Sublette Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 E over Cst Sublette Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48,597 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,746 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesCst Sublette Ave
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61912, -90.28099
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,597 (2024)
Projected traffic60,746 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 Sublette Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

About 48,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Cst Sublette Ave?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Cst Sublette Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.