Is 55 S over Diversion Channel
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 26 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6188
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,471 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,967
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Diversion Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Diversion Channel in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 22,967 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,786 by 2044. The structure is 1,471 ft (448.4 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over Diversion Channel built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Is 55 S over Diversion Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Is 55 S over Diversion Channel carry?
About 22,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Diversion Channel?
The structure is 1,471 ft (448.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Diversion Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.