US Bridges

Is 55 N over US 67

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1906 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 573

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over US 67 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 15,224 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,164 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesUS 67
LocationS 1906 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.19733, -90.3999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,224 (2024)
Projected traffic28,164 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 67 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 55 N over US 67 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 N over US 67 carry?

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

How long is Is 55 N over US 67?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.