US Bridges

Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 10 T 18 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2098

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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 9,398 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,386 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesRp IS55S to IS155S
LocationS 10 T 18 N R 12 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates36.21707, -89.7471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,398 (2024)
Projected traffic17,386 by 2044
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S 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 Rp IS55S to IS155S carry?

About 9,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Rp IS55S to IS155S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.