US Bridges

Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13253

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGraham RD
CrossesBr of Coldwater CR
LocationS 3 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.7581, -90.33782
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Graham RD over Br of Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.