US Bridges

Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 27 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 36247

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,281 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesCst Jefferson Ave
LocationS 27 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6138, -90.22121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,225 (2024)
Projected traffic60,281 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 W over Cst Jefferson Ave built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave 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 W over Cst Jefferson Ave carry?

About 48,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Cst Jefferson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.