US Bridges

Mo 242 W over US 54

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 32 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 32883

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 242 W over US 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 242 W over US 54 in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,509 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,769 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 242 W
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 32 T 40 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates38.18156, -92.60862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,509 (2024)
Projected traffic15,769 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 242 W over US 54 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 242 W over US 54 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 Mo 242 W over US 54 carry?

About 7,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 242 W over US 54?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 242 W over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.