US Bridges

SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 33328

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Lafayette Ctr
CrossesGrand Glaize CR
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59432, -90.52111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2023)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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

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 SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Lafayette Ctr over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lafayette Ctr over Grand Glaize CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.