MACKLAND AVE
Carrying MACKLAND AVE over RVR DES PERES
S 2037 T 45 N R 7 E, St. Louis city, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MACKLAND AVE
The MACKLAND AVE bridge in St. Louis city, Missouri carries MACKLAND AVE over RVR DES PERES. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.9 meters (121 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,587 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MACKLAND AVE compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1926
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 36.9 m (121 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,587 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 12432
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MACKLAND AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MACKLAND AVE against other structures in St. Louis city and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MACKLAND AVE?
MACKLAND AVE in St. Louis city, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MACKLAND AVE inspected?
MACKLAND AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,587 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MACKLAND AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MACKLAND AVE?
MACKLAND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MACKLAND AVE?
MACKLAND AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MACKLAND AVE and does age affect safety?
MACKLAND AVE was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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