US Bridges

Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35737

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 48,597 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,746 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesCst Kingshighway Blvd
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.61832, -90.26647
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,597 (2024)
Projected traffic60,746 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd carry?

About 48,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Cst Kingshighway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.