US Bridges

Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 37364

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,456 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
22,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 22,740 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,425 by 2044. The structure is 5,456 ft (1,663.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIs 270 W
CrossesMississippi Rvr
LocationS 36 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates38.76537, -90.17586
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,456 ft (1,663.1 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,740 (2024)
Projected traffic28,425 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr carry?

About 22,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr?

The structure is 5,456 ft (1,663.1 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 W over Mississippi Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.