US Bridges

Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 10041

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMeramec Station RD
CrossesGrand Glaize CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59046, -90.50919
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,680 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR carry?

About 6,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meramec Station RD over Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.