US Bridges

Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 416 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 37280

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,419
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70,419 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,275 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesCst Central Ave
LocationS 416 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.22753, -90.40459
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,419 (2024)
Projected traffic130,275 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave carry?

About 70,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over Cst Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.