US Bridges

Is 44 W over Cst Hampton Ave

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 24 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2042

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Cst Hampton Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Cst Hampton Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1969, 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 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 50,216 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,770 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesCst Hampton Ave
LocationS 24 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61874, -90.28823
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,216 (2024)
Projected traffic62,770 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 W over Cst Hampton Ave built?

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

What condition is Is 44 W over Cst Hampton 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 W over Cst Hampton Ave carry?

About 50,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Cst Hampton Ave?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Cst Hampton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.