US Bridges

Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 35 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32722

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
655 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Gravois RD
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 35 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.51229, -90.43141
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gravois RD over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.