Is 55 S over BNSF RR
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 9 T 23 N R 14 E · Structure no. 1009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,358
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over BNSF RR in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,358 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,162 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 55 S over BNSF RR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Is 55 S over BNSF RR carry?
About 10,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over BNSF RR?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.