US Bridges

Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave

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St. Louis city, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33405

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
578 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2043. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesUPRR Metro Scott Ave
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63026, -90.23521
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over UPRR Metro Scott Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.