Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST
FairSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 7 E · Structure no. 873
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,449
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 41,449 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,811 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST 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 Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST carry?
About 41,449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Cst Bates ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.