ELMWOOD AVE
Carrying ELMWOOD AVE over BRUSH CR
S 26 T 49 N R 33 W, Jackson, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELMWOOD AVE
The ELMWOOD AVE bridge in Jackson, Missouri carries ELMWOOD AVE over BRUSH CR. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,316 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 18.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELMWOOD 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
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.0 m (174 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,316 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 25447
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
ELMWOOD 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 ELMWOOD AVE against other structures in Jackson 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 ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE in Jackson, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELMWOOD AVE inspected?
ELMWOOD 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 7,316 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELMWOOD 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 ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ELMWOOD AVE and does age affect safety?
ELMWOOD AVE was built in 1965, making it 61 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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