US Bridges

US 54 W over KCS RR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4191

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over KCS RR 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 6,968 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,891 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.88753, -91.94668
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,968 (2024)
Projected traffic12,891 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over KCS RR built?

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

What condition is US 54 W over KCS RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over KCS RR carry?

About 6,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over KCS RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.