US Bridges

Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 16250

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize is a concrete culvert carrying Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize 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 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDes Peres RD
CrossesTrib Grand Glaize
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58204, -90.45348
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize built?

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

What condition is Des Peres RD over Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize carry?

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

How long is Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Des Peres RD over Trib Grand Glaize?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.