WASHINGTON AVE
Carrying WASHINGTON AVE over HOWELL CR
S 21 T 24 N R 8 W, Howell, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTON AVE
The WASHINGTON AVE bridge in Howell, Missouri carries WASHINGTON AVE over HOWELL CR. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,116 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 37.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WASHINGTON 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
- 2008
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,116 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 32414
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTON AVE 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 WASHINGTON AVE against other structures in Howell 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 WASHINGTON AVE?
WASHINGTON AVE in Howell, Missouri has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WASHINGTON AVE inspected?
WASHINGTON 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 5,116 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTON AVE 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 WASHINGTON AVE?
WASHINGTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTON AVE?
WASHINGTON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WASHINGTON AVE and does age affect safety?
WASHINGTON AVE was built in 2008, making it 18 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.
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