US Bridges

US 54 W over Middle Rvr

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2502

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Middle Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Middle Rvr in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7,761 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,358 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesMiddle Rvr
LocationS 2 T 46 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.79116, -92.01271
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,761 (2024)
Projected traffic14,358 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over Middle Rvr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 54 W over Middle Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Middle Rvr carry?

About 7,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Middle Rvr?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Middle Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.