Mo 162 E over Is 55
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 30 T 21 N R 13 E · Structure no. 1140
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,267
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 162 E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 162 E over Is 55 in New Madrid 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 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 162 E over Is 55 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 162 E over Is 55 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 Mo 162 E over Is 55 carry?
About 2,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 162 E over Is 55?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 162 E over Is 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.