US Bridges

US 62 E over Is 57

Poor

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 10 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1708

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Is 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Is 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,129 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesIs 57
LocationS 10 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMississippi County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92094, -89.31862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,227 (2024)
Projected traffic6,129 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 E over Is 57 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over Is 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 E over Is 57 carry?

About 4,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Is 57?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Is 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.