US Bridges

US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 11 T 39 N R 16 W · Structure no. 11768

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,648 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,951 by 2044. The structure is 1,648 ft (502.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesGrand Glaize Arm
LocationS 11 T 39 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCamden County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13387, -92.64331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,648 ft (502.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,829 (2024)
Projected traffic46,951 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm carry?

About 26,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm?

The structure is 1,648 ft (502.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Grand Glaize Arm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.