FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUCKER BLVD

Carrying TUCKER BLVD over TRRA & UP RR

S 23 T 45 N R 7 E, St. Louis city, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUCKER BLVD

The TUCKER BLVD bridge in St. Louis city, Missouri carries TUCKER BLVD over TRRA & UP RR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 18 sections, stretching 432.8 meters (1420 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TUCKER BLVD compares

▲ 4.1
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Missouri bridges
240
Bridges in St. Louis city · 20 in Poor condition
TUCKER BLVD 37.8 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
18
Structure Length
432.8 m (1420 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13140

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

TUCKER BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TUCKER BLVD 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 TUCKER BLVD?

TUCKER BLVD in St. Louis city, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TUCKER BLVD inspected?

TUCKER BLVD'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 21,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TUCKER BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TUCKER BLVD?

TUCKER BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUCKER BLVD?

TUCKER BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TUCKER BLVD and does age affect safety?

TUCKER BLVD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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