Route 54/63 Bridge Rehabilitations Over the Missouri River
Below are details, resources and news about the rehabilitations of the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. The existing eastbound Route 54/northbound Route 63 bridge was constructed in 1991 and the existing westbound Route 54/southbound Route 63 bridge was constructed in 1955. Each bridge carries approximately 26,000 vehicles per day.
Project Details
When:
The project took place in 2021.
Cost:
On February 3, 2021, The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the project to KCI Construction, which submitted the low bid of $4,125,000.
Work Taking Place:
Crews rehabilitated both of the Route 54/63 bridges. This was regular maintenance procedures meant to extend the lives of the bridges. Work on the eastbound bridge included repairing the deck, expansion joints and piers, and applying an overlay to the driving surface. Work on the westbound bridge consisted of repairing all its piers.
Project Milestones
Rehabilitation of the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City was approved by the Highways and Transportation Commission in February 2021. The project was awarded to KCI Construction, which submitted the low bid of $4,125,000.
Project News & Updates
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Bridge Deck Improvements to Begin on Missouri River Bridge
JEFFERSON CITY – The next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation project on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City will begin to impact nighttime traffic next week.
Work on the bridge structure began in March. Beginning...
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Missouri River Bridge Rehabilitation Project to Begin Next Week in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY – A rehabilitation project will begin next week on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. This project made up of regular maintenance procedure will extend the lives of both bridges.
Beginning on...
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Improvements Approved for Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY - Rehabilitation of the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City has been approved by the Highways and Transportation Commission.
During its meeting on Wednesday, commissioners awarded the project to KCI...

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