US Bridges

Church RD E over Is 55

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2991 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12095

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD E 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 14,432 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,534 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2991 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43462, -90.38232
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,432 (2024)
Projected traffic24,534 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Church RD E over Is 55 built?

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

What condition is Church RD E 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 Church RD E over Is 55 carry?

About 14,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Church RD E over Is 55?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.