US Bridges

Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15609

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,214
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeidman RD
CrossesGrand Glaize CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59281, -90.49307
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,214 (2024)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$731,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR carry?

About 8,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Weidman RD over Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.