US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 33066

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
6,463 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45,218 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,523 by 2044. The structure is 6,463 ft (1,969.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCst Brdway Levee RD
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 70
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.64466, -90.18257
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+29 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,463 ft (1,969.8 m)
Longest span1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,218 (2024)
Projected traffic56,523 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD carry?

About 45,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD?

The structure is 6,463 ft (1,969.8 m) long with a longest span of 1,500 ft (457.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Brdway Levee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.