US Bridges

Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 13 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 25282

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGlencoe RD
CrossesBr of Hamilton CR
LocationS 13 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55829, -90.65257
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Glencoe RD over Br of Hamilton CR?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.