US Bridges

Mo 366 E over Gravois CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 5309

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 366 E over Gravois CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 366 E over Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,101 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,941 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 366 E
CrossesGravois CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates38.56114, -90.37109
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,101 (2024)
Projected traffic23,941 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$933,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 366 E over Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Mo 366 E over Gravois CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 366 E over Gravois CR carry?

About 17,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 366 E over Gravois CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 366 E over Gravois CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.