US Bridges

Bingham over Gravois Ave

FairPosted for load

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13492

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham over Gravois Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Bingham over Gravois Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham
CrossesGravois Ave
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58713, -90.25962
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham over Gravois Ave built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham over Gravois Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bingham over Gravois Ave carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bingham over Gravois Ave?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham over Gravois Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.