Laural & Waterman over Metrolink
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 1201 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12951
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laural & Waterman over Metrolink is a concrete continuous slab carrying Laural & Waterman 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 58 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laural & Waterman over Metrolink built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laural & Waterman 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Laural & Waterman over Metrolink carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Laural & Waterman over Metrolink?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Laural & Waterman over Metrolink?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.