Hopper RD E over Is 55
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 294
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 317 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,774
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopper RD E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopper 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 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2044. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopper RD E over Is 55 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopper RD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hopper RD E over Is 55 carry?
About 1,774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hopper RD E over Is 55?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hopper RD E over Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.