US Bridges

U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1200 Ft W of Tenn Riv Br · Structure no. 073B00059N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60 in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,423 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60 Ramp
CrossesUS 62/US 60
Location1200 Ft W of Tenn Riv Br
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03583, -88.53472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,423 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60 carry?

About 6,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 Ramp over US 62/US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.