SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br
PoorBuchanan County, Missouri · S 32 T 56 N R 36 W · Structure no. 20611
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW 60th RD over Br of Gay Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.