US Bridges

Zell RD S over Is 55

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 2091 T 37 N R 8 E · Structure no. 2073

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zell RD S over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zell RD S over Is 55 in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, 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 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesZell RD S
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2091 T 37 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94984, -90.14692
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75 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 traffic216 (2024)
Projected traffic302 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Zell RD S over Is 55 built?

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

What condition is Zell RD S 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 Zell RD S over Is 55 carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Zell RD S over Is 55?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Zell RD S over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.