Rt D S over Is 55
PoorCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 17 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2153
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 755
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D S over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Is 55 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt D S over Is 55 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Rt D S over Is 55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Rt D S over Is 55 carry?
About 755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt D S over Is 55?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D S over Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.