James S Mcdonnell over Is 270
St. Louis County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- James S Mcdonnell over Is 270 in St. Louis County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,444 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 589 of the 906 inventoried bridges in St. Louis County rated fair (65.0%); 45 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 192 ft |
| Location | S 278 T 47 N R 3 E |
| NBI structure number | 29117 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Louis County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 270 E over Sugar CR | 1962 | 212,715 | Fair |
| Is 270 E over Rp IS270E to IS64W Rp | 1993 | 199,283 | Fair |
| Is 270 E over Cst Conway Rd | 1964 | 182,944 | Poor |
| Is 270 E over Is 44 Rp IS270E to Is | 1962 | 176,520 | Fair |
| Is 64 E over Hampton CR | 1957 | 166,599 | Fair |
| Is 64 E over E Fk Deer CR | 1957 | 166,599 | Fair |
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