US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Is 55

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 32 T 39 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1947

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over Is 55 in Ste. Genevieve 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 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 32 T 39 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates38.05274, -90.27396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rt Dd 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 Dd 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 August 2023.

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

About 464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Is 55?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.