US Bridges

Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 33657

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS70W to Tucker
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6433, -90.18883
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,273 (2024)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44 carry?

About 3,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS70W to Tucker over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.