US Bridges

Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 1 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 36695

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,704 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,186 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway S
CrossesIs 44 Rv 70
LocationS 1 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63827, -90.18623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,704 (2024)
Projected traffic12,186 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70 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 Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70 carry?

About 8,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway S over Is 44 Rv 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.