US Bridges

Rt Ae S over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 6 T 45 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2899

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ae S over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ae S over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt Ae S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 6 T 45 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0AE
Coordinates38.6981, -92.08995
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2024)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Rt Ae S over US 54 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ae S over US 54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ae S over US 54 carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ae S over US 54?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ae S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.