US Bridges

W Main ST E over US 54

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 6 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3818

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Main ST E over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 36 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 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,853 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 6 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58499, -92.18101
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2024)
Projected traffic4,853 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Main ST E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is W Main ST E 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Main ST E over US 54 carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST E over US 54?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.