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St. Louis County, MO · Structure #806

IS 270 E

IS 270 E in S 3 T 44 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 213K vehicles daily on IS 270 E over Sugar CR. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
213K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
14.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 270 E
Crosses Over
Sugar CR
State
Missouri
County
St. Louis County
Location
S 3 T 44 N R 5 E
Year Built
1962
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
212,715
Lanes
11
Length
14.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
806

About This Bridge

IS 270 E is a 64-year-old bridge located S 3 T 44 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Sugar CR with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 213K vehicles per day. Built in 1962, the structure spans 14.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

S 3 T 44 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri

38.579497, -90.446994

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 E has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 E was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 270 E carries approximately 213K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 14.4 meters long and located on IS 270 E in S 3 T 44 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Yes, IS 270 E is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IS 270 E is located S 3 T 44 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Sugar CR. Its coordinates are 38.579497, -90.446994. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 E carries IS 270 E over Sugar CR. The bridge is 14.4 meters long and was built in 1962.

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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.