US Bridges

Jefferson ST E over US 54

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 32199

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST E over US 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Jefferson ST E over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,502 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson ST E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56737, -92.18371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,939 (2024)
Projected traffic9,502 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST E over US 54 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST E over US 54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST E over US 54 carry?

About 5,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST E over US 54?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.