US Bridges

US 50 E over Is 55

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 4125

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Is 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over 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 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 25,152 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,213 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 251 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 34 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.51136, -90.33587
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width251 ft (76.5 m)
Roadway width250 ft (76.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,152 (2024)
Projected traffic35,213 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 50 E over Is 55 built?

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

What condition is US 50 E over Is 55 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 US 50 E over Is 55 carry?

About 25,152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Is 55?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 251 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.