US Bridges

Mo 94 E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 2622 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2966

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 94 E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,508 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 2622 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.60009, -92.16675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2024)
Projected traffic4,508 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mo 94 E over US 54 built?

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

What condition is Mo 94 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 Mo 94 E over US 54 carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over US 54?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.