US Bridges

Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15661

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,178 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaxter RD
CrossesGrand Glaize CR
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59843, -90.52875
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,280 (2024)
Projected traffic11,178 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter 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 April 2024.

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

About 8,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Baxter RD over Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.