US Bridges

Is 55 N over Unknown RR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1916 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1903

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Unknown RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Unknown RR 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 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 15,224 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,164 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesUnknown RR
LocationS 1916 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.18543, -90.38861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,224 (2024)
Projected traffic28,164 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 55 N over Unknown RR built?

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

What condition is Is 55 N over Unknown RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 N over Unknown RR carry?

About 15,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Unknown RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Unknown RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.