US Bridges

Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44

Poor

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 27 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 894

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,587 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Blvd N
CrossesIs 55 Is 44
LocationS 27 T 45 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61042, -90.20837
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,991 (2024)
Projected traffic19,587 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44 carry?

About 13,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Blvd N over Is 55 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.