US Bridges

Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2192 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 11961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,640 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,548 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesUS 61 Hubble CR
LocationS 2192 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates37.42882, -89.6395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,640 (2024)
Projected traffic28,548 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR 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 Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR carry?

About 14,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over US 61 Hubble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.