US Bridges

Rt Z S over US 60

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3061

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over US 60 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.79207, -90.2813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2024)
Projected traffic441 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Z S over US 60 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over US 60 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 Rt Z S over US 60 carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over US 60?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.