US Bridges

Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3974

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,334 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
25,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,902 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,378 by 2044. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRp IS55N to IS270E
CrossesIs 55 Is 255
LocationS 34 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.50314, -90.33902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,334 ft (406.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,902 (2024)
Projected traffic32,378 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255 carry?

About 25,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255?

The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS55N to IS270E over Is 55 Is 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.