US Bridges

Bainbridge RD E over Is 55

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 788 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 284

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bainbridge RD E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bainbridge RD E over Is 55 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBainbridge RD E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 788 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36999, -89.61176
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2024)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bainbridge RD E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bainbridge RD E 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 Bainbridge RD E over Is 55 carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bainbridge RD E over Is 55?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bainbridge RD E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.