US Bridges

Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 33276

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,821 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCass Ave E
CrossesRp IS44W to Broadway Is
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63972, -90.18728
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,158 (2024)
Projected traffic5,821 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is carry?

About 4,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cass Ave E over Rp IS44W to Broadway Is?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.