US Bridges

218 E over Is 57

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 35 T 27 N R 16 E · Structure no. 1711

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

218 E over Is 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 218 E over Is 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries218 E
CrossesIs 57
LocationS 35 T 27 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates36.94188, -89.2944
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic92 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 218 E over Is 57 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 218 E over Is 57 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 218 E over Is 57 carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 218 E over Is 57?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 218 E over Is 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.