US Bridges

Rt Aa E over Is 55

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1668

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Aa E over Is 55 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2044. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Aa E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0AA
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13883, -90.3284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2024)
Projected traffic992 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rt Aa E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aa 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 Rt Aa E over Is 55 carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa E over Is 55?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.