US Bridges

Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 20507

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 49 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Meramec Sta RD
CrossesGrand Glaize CR
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.59025, -90.51179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old Meramec Sta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Meramec Sta RD over Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.