US Bridges

W High ST E over US 54 US 63

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 1 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3936

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W High ST E over US 54 US 63 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W High ST E over US 54 US 63 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW High ST E
CrossesUS 54 US 63
LocationS 1 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.584, -92.18223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2024)
Projected traffic3,208 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W High ST E over US 54 US 63 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W High ST E over US 54 US 63 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W High ST E over US 54 US 63 carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W High ST E over US 54 US 63?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W High ST E over US 54 US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.