US Bridges

US 54 E over Sac Rvr

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 12 T 36 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3830

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Sac Rvr in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,969 by 2044. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 12 T 36 N R 26 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.89716, -93.75075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2024)
Projected traffic3,969 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 E over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Sac 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Sac Rvr carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.