US Bridges

US 60 W over US 60 UP RR

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 26 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 10565

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,929
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over US 60 UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over US 60 UP RR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,929 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,126 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesUS 60 UP RR
LocationS 26 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.79505, -90.37849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,929 (2024)
Projected traffic12,126 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over US 60 UP RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over US 60 UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 60 W over US 60 UP RR carry?

About 6,929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over US 60 UP RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over US 60 UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.