US Bridges

Lafayette Ave E over Is 44

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 26 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2685

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Ave E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Ave E over Is 44 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,719 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Ave E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 26 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61135, -90.20379
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 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 span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,942 (2024)
Projected traffic9,719 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lafayette Ave E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Ave E over 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 Lafayette Ave E over Is 44 carry?

About 6,942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Ave E over Is 44?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Ave E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.