US Bridges

US 60 W over Black Rvr

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 25 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 11735

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,929
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Black Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Black Rvr in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,929 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,126 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 25 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.79494, -90.3672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Black Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Black Rvr carry?

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

How long is US 60 W over Black Rvr?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.