IS 255 N
Carrying IS 255 N over RP IS270W TO IS55N
S 34 T 43 N R 6 E, St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IS 255 N
The IS 255 N bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries IS 255 N over RP IS270W TO IS55N. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 12,696 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IS 255 N compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,696 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 255 N is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IS 255 N against other structures in St. Louis and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IS 255 N?
IS 255 N in St. Louis, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IS 255 N inspected?
IS 255 N's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,696 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 255 N is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IS 255 N?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IS 255 N.
Who is responsible for maintaining IS 255 N?
Ownership is not specified for IS 255 N in the NBI.
How old is IS 255 N and does age affect safety?
IS 255 N was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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