US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Is 55

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 18 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 2155

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff 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 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 18 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.44843, -89.64901
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ff 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 Ff 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 Ff E over Is 55 carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Is 55?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.