Grand DR over Metrolink
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 3125 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12948
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand DR over Metrolink is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grand DR over Metrolink in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand DR over Metrolink built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand DR over Metrolink 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Grand DR over Metrolink carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Grand DR over Metrolink?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Grand DR over Metrolink?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.