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St. Louis County, MO · Structure #850

IS 270 E

IS 270 E in S 15 T 45 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri received a condition grade of C (46/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 183K vehicles daily on IS 270 E over Cst Conway RD. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
46/100
46
Condition Score
183K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
54.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
4/9

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

SuperstructurePoor
4/9

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
Cst Conway RD
State
Missouri
County
St. Louis County
Location
S 15 T 45 N R 5 E
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1984
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
182,944
Lanes
12
Length
54.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
850

About This Bridge

IS 270 E is a 62-year-old bridge located S 15 T 45 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Cst Conway RD with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 183K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 54.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (46/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 6/9 (fair). 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 15 T 45 N R 5 E, St. Louis County, Missouri

38.643425, -90.449161

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 270 E has a Condition Score of 46/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IS 270 E was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 270 E carries approximately 183K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 54.6 meters long and located on IS 270 E in S 15 T 45 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 15 T 45 N R 5 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 270 E over Cst Conway RD. Its coordinates are 38.643425, -90.449161. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 270 E carries IS 270 E over Cst Conway RD. The bridge is 54.6 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1984.

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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.