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St. Louis County, MO · Structure #555

IS 55 S

IS 55 S in S 4 T 43 N R 6 E, St. Louis County, Missouri received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 158K vehicles daily on IS 55 S over Mattese CR. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
158K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
6.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IS 55 S
Crosses Over
Mattese CR
State
Missouri
County
St. Louis County
Location
S 4 T 43 N R 6 E
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1995
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
157,561
Lanes
12
Length
6.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
555

About This Bridge

IS 55 S is a 62-year-old bridge located S 4 T 43 N R 6 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 55 S over Mattese CR with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 158K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 6.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

S 4 T 43 N R 6 E, St. Louis County, Missouri

38.492114, -90.350483

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS 55 S has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IS 55 S was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IS 55 S carries approximately 158K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on IS 55 S in S 4 T 43 N R 6 E, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Yes, IS 55 S is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IS 55 S is located S 4 T 43 N R 6 E in St. Louis County, Missouri. The bridge carries IS 55 S over Mattese CR. Its coordinates are 38.492114, -90.350483. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IS 55 S carries IS 55 S over Mattese CR. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1995.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.