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St. Louis County, MO · Structure #3813

IS 270 E

IS 270 E in S 15 T 45 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 199K vehicles daily on IS 270 E over Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp.

IS 270 E carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1993, making it 33 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. IS 270 E carries an average daily traffic count of 199,283 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
199K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
36m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 270 E
Crosses Over
Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp
State
Missouri
County
St. Louis County
Location
S 15 T 45 N R 5 E
Year Built
1993
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
199,283
Lanes
8
Length
36 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
3813

About This Bridge

IS 270 E is a 33-year-old bridge located S 15 T 45 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 199K vehicles per day. Built in 1993, the structure spans 36 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

S 15 T 45 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri

38.638681, -90.449667

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 E has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 E was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 270 E carries approximately 199K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 36 meters long and located on IS 270 E in S 15 T 45 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri.

No, IS 270 E is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

IS 270 E is located S 15 T 45 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp. Its coordinates are 38.638681, -90.449667. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 E carries IS 270 E over Rp Is270e To Is64w Rp. The bridge is 36 meters long and was built in 1993.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.