US Bridges

US 54 E over Cst Linden DR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1079

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Cst Linden DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 E over Cst Linden DR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,417 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesCst Linden DR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.57134, -92.18387
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,381 (2024)
Projected traffic23,417 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Cst Linden DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Cst Linden DR 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 E over Cst Linden DR carry?

About 13,381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Cst Linden DR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Cst Linden DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.