US Bridges

Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 10 T 27 N R 14 E · Structure no. 668

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, 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 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 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,260 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesRt U Abandoned RR
LocationS 10 T 27 N R 14 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates37.00784, -89.53484
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,716 (2024)
Projected traffic22,260 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rt U Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR carry?

About 11,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Rt U Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.