US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55
PoorCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 14 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 459
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,017
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 61 S over Is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,017 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,683 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55 carry?
About 7,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Is 55 Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.