Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis city, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 7 E · Structure no. 883
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 597 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50,725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,406 by 2044. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 67 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Is 55 N over Cst 2nd 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST carry?
About 50,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST?
The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 N over Cst 2nd ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.