US Bridges

Is 270 E over Rt H

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 114 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 36818

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 E over Rt H is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 270 E over Rt H in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 48,146 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,183 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 270 E
CrossesRt H
LocationS 114 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.76693, -90.1824
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,146 (2024)
Projected traffic60,183 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 270 E over Rt H built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 E over Rt H 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 270 E over Rt H carry?

About 48,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 E over Rt H?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 E over Rt H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.