RT ZZ S
Carrying RT ZZ S over TRUMAN RESERVOIR
S 3 T 39 N R 24 W, St. Clair, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT ZZ S
The RT ZZ S bridge in St. Clair, Missouri carries RT ZZ S over TRUMAN RESERVOIR. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 524.3 meters (1720 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 306 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 RT ZZ S 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
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 524.3 m (1720 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 306 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3214
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT ZZ S 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 RT ZZ S against other structures in St. Clair 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 RT ZZ S?
RT ZZ S in St. Clair, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT ZZ S inspected?
RT ZZ S'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 306 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT ZZ S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT ZZ S?
RT ZZ S has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT ZZ S?
RT ZZ S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RT ZZ S and does age affect safety?
RT ZZ S was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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