US Bridges

Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 209 T 37 N R 9 E · Structure no. 2088

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR 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 6 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 12,413 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,585 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesAux Vases CR
LocationS 209 T 37 N R 9 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates37.89218, -90.0546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,413 (2024)
Projected traffic23,585 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR built?

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

What condition is Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR carry?

About 12,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Aux Vases CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.