US Bridges

Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 35744

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,909
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST 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 46,909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,636 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesCst 39th ST
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.6171, -90.24503
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,909 (2024)
Projected traffic58,636 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 39th ST built?

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

What condition is Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST 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 39th ST carry?

About 46,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Cst 39th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.