US Bridges

Rt E E over Is 55

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 35 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2154

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,787 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 35 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.50069, -89.68201
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2024)
Projected traffic2,787 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E 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 E E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Is 55 carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Is 55?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.