US Bridges

Rt H E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 30 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2942

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,279 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 30 T 47 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.82046, -91.97835
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2024)
Projected traffic3,279 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E 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 H E over US 54 carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over US 54?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.