US Bridges

Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 31 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 4399

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,111 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,555 by 2044. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRp Richardson RD T
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 31 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.41773, -90.38806
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,111 (2024)
Projected traffic20,555 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp Richardson RD T 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 Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55 carry?

About 11,111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rp Richardson RD T over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.