US Bridges

Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2761

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 53 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,453 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards ST S
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61906, -90.27507
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2024)
Projected traffic3,453 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Edwards ST 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 Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards ST S over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.