US Bridges

Mo 17 S over US 54

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 19 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 2469

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,523 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 19 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.37895, -92.39848
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,702 (2024)
Projected traffic7,523 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mo 17 S over US 54 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over US 54 carry?

About 4,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over US 54?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.