US Bridges

Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 5 W · Structure no. 32624

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,095
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,178 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBraeshire DR
CrossesBr Grand Glaize CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates38.59211, -90.49551
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2024)
Projected traffic4,178 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Braeshire DR over Br Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.