US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Gravois CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2995 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 947

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Gravois CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 years old, older 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 18,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,455 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesGravois CR
LocationS 2995 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.5327, -90.34035
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,182 (2024)
Projected traffic25,455 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Mo 21 S over Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Gravois 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Gravois CR carry?

About 18,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Gravois CR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Gravois CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.