US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Is 55

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 8 E · Structure no. 2076

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Is 55 in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 3,268 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,209 by 2044. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.93657, -90.12273
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2024)
Projected traffic6,209 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 32 E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 32 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 Mo 32 E over Is 55 carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Is 55?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.