Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15618
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,081
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize is a concrete continuous slab carrying Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,081 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,609 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize carry?
About 10,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bend Blvd over Br of Grand Glaize?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.