US Bridges

US 54 W over Osage Rvr

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 1224

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
869 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Osage Rvr in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,935 by 2044. The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesOsage Rvr
LocationS 29 T 40 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.19124, -92.60752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length869 ft (264.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,534 (2024)
Projected traffic21,935 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 W over Osage Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Osage Rvr carry?

About 12,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Osage Rvr?

The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.