US Bridges

815 S over US 54

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 9 W · Structure no. 3950

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

815 S over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 815 S over US 54 in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries815 S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 815
Coordinates39.12656, -91.86741
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic389 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 815 S over US 54 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 815 S over US 54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 815 S over US 54 carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 815 S over US 54?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 815 S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.