US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R
PoorPosted for loadAlexander County, Illinois · Cairo · Structure no. 002000500000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 5,181 ft (1,579.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R?
The structure is 5,181 ft (1,579.3 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.