US Bridges

Rt Nn E over Is 55

Poor

Perry County, Missouri · S 20 T 36 N R 10 E · Structure no. 2122

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nn E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nn E over Is 55 in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Nn E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 20 T 36 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0NN
Coordinates37.80497, -89.95503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Nn E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt Nn E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Nn E over Is 55 carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nn E over Is 55?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nn E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.