US Bridges

Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1014

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 41,474 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,843 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIs 255 S
CrossesIs 55 Is 55 Rp IS270
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 255
Coordinates38.50337, -90.33859
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,474 (2024)
Projected traffic51,843 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270 carry?

About 41,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 255 S over Is 55 Is 55 Rp IS270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.