Is 55 N over Diversion Channel
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 26 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 29332
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,472 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,967
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 N over Diversion Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Diversion Channel in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,967 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,786 by 2044. The structure is 1,472 ft (448.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 N over Diversion Channel built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 55 N over Diversion Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Is 55 N over Diversion Channel carry?
About 22,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 N over Diversion Channel?
The structure is 1,472 ft (448.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 N over Diversion Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.