US Bridges

Is 55 S over Ramsey CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 185 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 4774

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Ramsey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Ramsey CR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 5 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 18,355 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,875 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesRamsey CR
LocationS 185 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates37.21889, -89.54891
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,355 (2024)
Projected traffic34,875 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Is 55 S over Ramsey CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 S over Ramsey CR carry?

About 18,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Ramsey CR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.