US Bridges

Imperial Main ST E over Is 55

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 17 T 42 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29088

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Main ST E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Imperial Main ST E over Is 55 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesImperial Main ST E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 17 T 42 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.3696, -90.38292
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,253 (2024)
Projected traffic27,630 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Imperial Main ST E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Main ST 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 Imperial Main ST E over Is 55 carry?

About 16,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Main ST E over Is 55?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Main ST E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.