US Bridges

S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 19629

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Glenwood ST
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56629, -90.44162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2023)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR 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 S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Glenwood ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.