US Bridges

US 54 W over Mo 87

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 11945

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Mo 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Mo 87 in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,723 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesMo 87
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.34771, -92.55324
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,723 (2024)
Projected traffic13,515 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over Mo 87 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 W over Mo 87 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Mo 87 carry?

About 7,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Mo 87?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Mo 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.