FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOREST PARK PKWY E

Carrying FOREST PARK PKWY E over BRENTWOOD BLVD

S 15 T 45 N R 6 E, St. Louis, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOREST PARK PKWY E

The FOREST PARK PKWY E bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries FOREST PARK PKWY E over BRENTWOOD BLVD. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,527 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.7 metric tons.

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

How FOREST PARK PKWY E compares

▲ 41.0
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Missouri bridges
912
Bridges in St. Louis · 36 in Poor condition
FOREST PARK PKWY E 74.7 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
4.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
72.8 m (239 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,527 vehicles/day
Structure Number
31787

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 FOREST PARK PKWY E 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 FOREST PARK PKWY E 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 FOREST PARK PKWY E?

FOREST PARK PKWY E in St. Louis, 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 FOREST PARK PKWY E inspected?

FOREST PARK PKWY E'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 20,527 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOREST PARK PKWY E 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 FOREST PARK PKWY E?

FOREST PARK PKWY E has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST PARK PKWY E?

FOREST PARK PKWY E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOREST PARK PKWY E and does age affect safety?

FOREST PARK PKWY E was built in 2005, making it 21 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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