US Bridges

Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 1015

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
13,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55 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 13,959 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,449 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRp IS270W to IS55N
CrossesIs 55 Is 55
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.50319, -90.3387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 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 width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,959 (2024)
Projected traffic17,449 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55 built?

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

What condition is Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55 carry?

About 13,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS270W to IS55N over Is 55 Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.