US Bridges

US 54 E over US 61

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 14 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 2929

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over US 61 in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,531 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,609 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 14 T 53 N R 3 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.35977, -91.20369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,531 (2024)
Projected traffic8,609 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over US 61 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over US 61 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 E over US 61 carry?

About 4,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over US 61?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.