US Bridges

Mo 52 E over US 54

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 15 T 41 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2426

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over US 54 in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 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 6 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 5,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 15 T 41 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.30753, -92.57896
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2024)
Projected traffic11,976 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mo 52 E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mo 52 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over US 54 carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over US 54?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.