US Bridges

Is 55 S over Ramsey CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 20 T 29 N R 14 E · Structure no. 669

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Ramsey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Ramsey CR 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 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 14,190 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,961 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesRamsey CR
LocationS 20 T 29 N R 14 E
RouteInterstate 55
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16705, -89.53752
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,190 (2024)
Projected traffic26,961 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over Ramsey CR built?

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

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 January 2025.

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

About 14,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Ramsey CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.