US Bridges

Union RD E over Is 55

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32750

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union RD E over Is 55 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,477 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion RD E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.54096, -90.30278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,198 (2024)
Projected traffic32,477 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Union RD E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union RD E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Union RD E over Is 55 carry?

About 23,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union RD E over Is 55?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.