US Bridges

Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 673

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 6,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,582 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWeber RD E
CrossesIs 55 Is 55
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.55191, -90.2801
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,388 (2024)
Projected traffic9,582 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55 carry?

About 6,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Weber RD E over Is 55 Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.