US Bridges

Mo 231 S over Is 255

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31869

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 231 S over Is 255 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 231 S over Is 255 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 41,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,373 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 231 S
CrossesIs 255
LocationS 1 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates38.49481, -90.30199
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,695 (2024)
Projected traffic58,373 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 231 S over Is 255 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 231 S over Is 255 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 Mo 231 S over Is 255 carry?

About 41,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 231 S over Is 255?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 231 S over Is 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.