US Bridges

830 E over Is 55

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 3015 T 36 N R 9 E · Structure no. 2121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

830 E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 830 E over Is 55 in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries830 E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 3015 T 36 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 830
Coordinates37.82887, -89.97959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic92 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 830 E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 830 E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 830 E over Is 55 carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 830 E over Is 55?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 830 E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.