US Bridges

Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 25 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2826

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
575 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E 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 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,479 by 2044. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp 8th ST to IS44E
CrossesCst Park Ave Rp IS44E
LocationS 25 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61313, -90.19857
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,183 (2024)
Projected traffic6,479 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E built?

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

What condition is Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E 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 Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E carry?

About 5,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rp 8th ST to IS44E over Cst Park Ave Rp IS44E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.