Rt K E over Is 55
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3099 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 776
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Is 55 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 33,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,922 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K E over Is 55 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Rt K 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 K E over Is 55 carry?
About 33,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt K E over Is 55?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K E over Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.