BRUCE FORRESTER VD
Carrying BRUCE FORRESTER VD over MULBERRY ST, UP RR
S 6 T 49 N R 33 W, Jackson, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRUCE FORRESTER VD
The BRUCE FORRESTER VD bridge in Jackson, Missouri carries BRUCE FORRESTER VD over MULBERRY ST, UP RR. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 217.6 meters (714 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,061 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRUCE FORRESTER VD 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
- 2009
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 217.6 m (714 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,061 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 32590
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.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRUCE FORRESTER VD 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 BRUCE FORRESTER VD 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 BRUCE FORRESTER VD?
BRUCE FORRESTER VD in Jackson, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRUCE FORRESTER VD inspected?
BRUCE FORRESTER VD'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 1,061 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUCE FORRESTER VD 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 BRUCE FORRESTER VD?
BRUCE FORRESTER VD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRUCE FORRESTER VD?
BRUCE FORRESTER VD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BRUCE FORRESTER VD and does age affect safety?
BRUCE FORRESTER VD was built in 2009, making it 17 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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