Mo 74 W over Is 55
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 22 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 11737
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,545
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 74 W over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 74 W over Is 55 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,149 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 74 W over Is 55 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 74 W over Is 55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 74 W over Is 55 carry?
About 5,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mo 74 W over Is 55?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 74 W over Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.