US Bridges

Is 55 S over Plattin CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1915 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1905

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Plattin CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Plattin 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 16,629 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,764 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesPlattin CR
LocationS 1915 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.1814, -90.38454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,629 (2024)
Projected traffic30,764 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over Plattin CR built?

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

What condition is Is 55 S over Plattin 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 Is 55 S over Plattin CR carry?

About 16,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Plattin CR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over Plattin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.