US Bridges

Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3996

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMattis RD E
CrossesIs 55 Is 55
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49541, -90.34674
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattis RD E over Is 55 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 Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55 carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mattis RD E over Is 55 Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.