US Bridges

Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 25 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2828

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,482 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,353 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRp IS44W to S 7th
CrossesCst 4th ST Cst Brdway
LocationS 25 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.61513, -90.19459
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,482 (2024)
Projected traffic9,353 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway carry?

About 7,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS44W to S 7th over Cst 4th ST Cst Brdway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.