US Bridges

Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlazier Trail RD
CrossesBr of Lit Elkhorn
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates39.02694, -91.52167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Glazier Trail RD over Br of Lit Elkhorn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.