Is 55 N over Main Dtch
FairPemiscot County, Missouri · S 3 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 1634
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,841
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 N over Main Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Main Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 54 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 10,841 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,056 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 N over Main Dtch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Is 55 N over Main Dtch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Is 55 N over Main Dtch carry?
About 10,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 N over Main Dtch?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 N over Main Dtch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.