US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Is 55

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2991 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12094

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,511
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 S over Is 55 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 39,511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,169 by 2044. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2991 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.442, -90.37998
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,511 (2024)
Projected traffic67,169 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 141 S over Is 55 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Is 55 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Is 55 carry?

About 39,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Is 55?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 S over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.