US Bridges

Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1936 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15848

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,673 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLiggett LN
CrossesBr of Gravois CR
LocationS 1936 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56489, -90.37422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2023)
Projected traffic1,673 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Liggett LN over Br of Gravois 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Liggett LN over Br of Gravois CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.