FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DALE AVE

Carrying DALE AVE over CLAYTONIA CR

S 22 T 45 N R 6 E, St. Louis, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DALE AVE

The DALE AVE bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries DALE AVE over CLAYTONIA CR. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 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 culvert at 4/9. 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 22.5 metric tons.

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

How DALE AVE compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Missouri bridges
912
Bridges in St. Louis · 36 in Poor condition
DALE AVE 22.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22698

How to read this record

DALE AVE 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 DALE AVE against other structures in St. Louis 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 DALE AVE?

DALE AVE in St. Louis, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DALE AVE inspected?

DALE 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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DALE AVE 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 DALE AVE?

DALE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DALE AVE?

DALE AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DALE AVE and does age affect safety?

DALE AVE was built in 1955, making it 71 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.