US Bridges

Rt J S over Is 57

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 16 E · Structure no. 1714

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Is 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Is 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesIs 57
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 16 E
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.96671, -89.26583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic239 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rt J S over Is 57 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S 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 Rt J S over Is 57 carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Is 57?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Is 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.