US Bridges

Rt E E over Is 55

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 8 T 28 N R 14 E · Structure no. 8139

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 8 T 28 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.11153, -89.53649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2024)
Projected traffic864 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E E over Is 55 built?

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

What condition is Rt E E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Is 55?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.