US Bridges

Rt W E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3794

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2,221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,443 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59498, -92.1716
Functional classUrban 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.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2024)
Projected traffic3,443 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over US 54?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.