US Bridges

Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 420

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,694
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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.

It carries about 52,694 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,868 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesCst Green Park RD
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.52457, -90.31964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,694 (2024)
Projected traffic65,868 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 N over Cst Green Park RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD 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 N over Cst Green Park RD carry?

About 52,694 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Cst Green Park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.