State profile · Near national median SD

Missouri bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Missouri — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

24,654
Public bridges
34.5%
Good condition
8.5%
Poor condition
8.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

24,654

Public highway bridges in Missouri

Good Condition

34.5%

8,506 bridges rated 7-9

-15.5pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

8.5%

2,104 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

8.5%

2,104 bridges flagged for repair priority

1.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Missouri vs national bridge condition

Missouri — Good condition share 34.5%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Missouri — Structurally deficient share 28.4%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Missouri (FHWA NBI)

Missouri34.50150077066601%48.14228928368622%8.53411211162489%8.53411211162489%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Missouri (FHWA NBI)

Missouri vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Missouri on the same metric.

17

Illinois

7.88% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,743

25

Massachusetts

7.96% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,314
Selected

29

Missouri

8.53% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$24,654

26

Michigan

8.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,188

02

Alaska

10.12% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$909

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Missouri

Six lowest-condition bridges in Missouri, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Missouri

RP IS29S TO IS35N

Unknown

Over: IS 29

S 1 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1967 ADT: 28,458

MO 9 N

Unknown

Over: CST NW BRIARCLIFF PKWY

S 10 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1969 ADT: 1,049

MO 9 S

Unknown

Over: CST NW BRIARCLIFF PKWY

S 10 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1969 ADT: 565

MO 210 E

Unknown

Over: MO 269

S 18 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 7,977

MO 210 W

Unknown

Over: MO 269

S 18 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 7,977

MO 210 E

Unknown

Over: CST N BRIGHTON AVE

S 8 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 3,665

MO 210 W

Unknown

Over: CST N BRIGHTON AVE

S 8 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 3,665

MO 210 E

Unknown

Over: CST N SEARCY CREEK PKWY

S 8 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 2,958

MO 210 W

Unknown

Over: CST N SEARCY CREEK PKWY

S 8 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 ADT: 2,958

MO 210 E

Unknown

Over: CRD OLD 210

S 27 T 51 N R 31 W, Clay, MO

Built 1989 ADT: 2,300

MO 152 E

Unknown

Over: MO 1

S 8 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1997 ADT: 9,113

MO 152 E

Unknown

Over: CST N BRIGHTON AVE

S 8 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1983 ADT: 4,557

N AGNES AVE S

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 18 T 52 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1983 ADT: 11,551

IS 435 N

Unknown

Over: CST N MERSINGTON AVE

S 18 T 52 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1983 ADT: 10

N WOODLAND AVE S

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 13 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1983 ADT: 11,551

MO 291 S

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 21 T 52 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 13,511

NE 108TH ST E

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 28 T 52 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 11,959

NE 96TH ST E

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 33 T 52 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 9,926

BARRY RD E

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 9 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1982 ADT: 13,099

NE SHOAL CREEK PKW

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 16 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1980 ADT: 20,038

NE PLEASANT VALLEY

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 21 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1980 ADT: 20,038

US 169 S

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 22 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 12,517

US 169 N

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 23 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1976 ADT: 11,595

RP IS435S TO US169

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 22 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 11,595

RP NW COOKINGHAM D

Unknown

Over: CST NW COOKINGHAM DR

S 23 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 2,408

US 169 N

Unknown

Over: CST NW COOKINGHAM DR

S 23 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1976 ADT: 2,408

IS 435 S

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 16 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1979 ADT: 23,262

IS 435 S

Unknown

Over: RP IS35N TO IS435N

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 4,389

IS 435 N

Unknown

Over: RP IS35N TO IS435N

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 4,389

IS 435 N

Unknown

Over: US 69

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 5,782

IS 435 N

Unknown

Over: RP IS35S TO IS435S

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 14,172

IS 435 S

Unknown

Over: RP IS35S TO IS435S

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 14,172

RP US69N TO IS435N

Unknown

Over: RP IS435N TO IS35N

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 13,440

RP IS35N TO IS435N

Unknown

Over: RP IS35S TO IS435S

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 14,172

RP IS435S TO US69N

Unknown

Over: IS 35

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 31,685

RP IS35N TO IS435S

Unknown

Over: RP IS435S TO US69N

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 2,404

IS 435 N

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 16 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1979 ADT: 23,262

IS 435 S

Unknown

Over: US 69

S 27 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1981 ADT: 4,688

NE SOCCER DR E

Unknown

Over: IS 435

S 16 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1980 ADT: 21,379

N PLATTE PURCHASE

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 3 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1990 ADT: 33,282

US 169 N

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 3 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1991 ADT: 31,550

US 169 S

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 3 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1991 ADT: 20,207

N OAK TRFY S

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 2 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 1995 ADT: 30,795

NE BARRY RD E

Unknown

Over: MO 152

S 7 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1997 ADT: 28,876

IS 29 N

Unknown

Over: CST 16TH AVE

S 13 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 2009 ADT: 2,826

IS 29 S

Unknown

Over: CST 16TH AVE

S 13 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 2010 ADT: 2,826

IS 29 S

Unknown

Over: CST LEVEE RD

S 23 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 2010 ADT: 582

IS 29 S

Unknown

Over: RP MO210E TO IS29N

S 13 T 50 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 2010 ADT: 3,560

MO 269 S

Unknown

Over: CST ARMOUR RD

S 22 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1997 ADT: 10

NW TIFFANY SPRINGS

Unknown

Over: US 169

S 35 T 52 N R 33 W, Clay, MO

Built 2012 ADT: 14,727

Showing 351-400 of 24,654 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.