US Bridges

Is 55 N over Rt O

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 2046 T 38 N R 8 E · Structure no. 1956

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Rt O is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 55 N over Rt O 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 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 9,519 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,086 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesRt O
LocationS 2046 T 38 N R 8 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates37.97446, -90.1901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,519 (2024)
Projected traffic18,086 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rt O built?

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

What condition is Is 55 N over Rt O 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 N over Rt O carry?

About 9,519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Rt O?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Rt O?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.