US Bridges

Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 26 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 312

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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 8,668 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,302 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt Ab E
CrossesIs 55 Is 55
LocationS 26 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0AB
Coordinates37.24037, -89.56694
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,668 (2024)
Projected traffic14,302 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rt Ab E over Is 55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55 carry?

About 8,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab E over Is 55 Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.