US Bridges

US 60 E over Rt W

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3093

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,957
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Rt W is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Rt W 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 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,425 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesRt W
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.79586, -90.43836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2024)
Projected traffic3,425 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 E over Rt W built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Rt W 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 E over Rt W carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Rt W?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Rt W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.