Is 55 S over Diversion Channel

Fair Condition77 years old22,967 vehicles/day

Location

StateMissouri
CountyCape Girardeau
LocationS 26 T 30 N R 13 E
CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesDiversion Channel
Coordinates37.24623, -89.56722

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1471.1 ft (448.4 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area5380.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,967 (2024)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number6188

Nearby Bridges

Is 55 N over Diversion Channel 0.0 mi Good RT Ab E over Is 55 Is 55 0.4 mi Fair Is 55 N over Bnsf Rr 0.8 mi Fair Is 55 S over Bnsf Rr 0.8 mi Fair Kingshighway S over Bnsf Rr 0.9 mi Fair Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 1 0.9 mi Fair Is 55 S over Dtch No 2 0.9 mi Fair Is 55 N over Drain Dtch # 1 0.9 mi Fair Or 55 S over Drain Ditch No. 1 0.9 mi Good Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR 1.0 mi Fair