US Bridges

Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 366

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111,533 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,416 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesCrd Bayless Ave
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.54709, -90.29016
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,533 (2024)
Projected traffic139,416 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave 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 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave carry?

About 111,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over Crd Bayless Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.