US Bridges

Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55

Good

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33134

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,832 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolly Hills Ave E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56023, -90.25527
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,888 (2024)
Projected traffic5,832 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Hills Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55 carry?

About 3,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Hills Ave E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.