Is 55 S over Mo 74
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6173
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,909
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Mo 74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Mo 74 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 76 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 16,909 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,973 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over Mo 74 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Is 55 S over Mo 74 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 Is 55 S over Mo 74 carry?
About 16,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Mo 74?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Mo 74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.