US Bridges

Rt Y E over Is 55

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 799 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 501

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Is 55 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 799 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates37.41316, -89.63222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2024)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rt Y E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt Y 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 Rt Y E over Is 55 carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Is 55?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.