FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEFFINGWELL AVE

Carrying LEFFINGWELL AVE over GRAVOIS CRK

S 7 T 44 N R 6 E, St. Louis, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEFFINGWELL AVE

The LEFFINGWELL AVE bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries LEFFINGWELL AVE over GRAVOIS CRK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.5 metric tons.

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

How LEFFINGWELL AVE compares

▲ 15.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Missouri bridges
912
Bridges in St. Louis · 36 in Poor condition
LEFFINGWELL AVE 49.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
53.0 m (174 ft)
Deck Width
3.0 m (10 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36765

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEFFINGWELL 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 LEFFINGWELL AVE 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 LEFFINGWELL AVE?

LEFFINGWELL AVE in St. Louis, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEFFINGWELL AVE inspected?

LEFFINGWELL 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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEFFINGWELL AVE 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 LEFFINGWELL AVE?

LEFFINGWELL AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEFFINGWELL AVE?

LEFFINGWELL AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LEFFINGWELL AVE and does age affect safety?

LEFFINGWELL AVE was built in 1973, making it 53 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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