US Bridges

Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2078 T 39 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1741

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 55 S
CrossesIsle Du Bois CR
LocationS 2078 T 39 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates38.08943, -90.30013
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR 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 Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 55 S over Isle Du Bois CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.