US Bridges

Bloomfield RD E over Is 55

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 175 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 316

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,553
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield RD E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomfield 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 6 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 6,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,157 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield RD E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 175 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29067, -89.57432
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,553 (2024)
Projected traffic10,157 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomfield RD E over Is 55 built?

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

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

About 6,553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield RD E over Is 55?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield RD E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.