US Bridges

Bu 60 W over US 60

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 30 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3100

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 W over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 60 W over US 60 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 3,301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,952 by 2044. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBu 60 W
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 30 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.79376, -90.34552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,301 (2024)
Projected traffic4,952 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bu 60 W over US 60 built?

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

What condition is Bu 60 W over US 60 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 Bu 60 W over US 60 carry?

About 3,301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 W over US 60?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 W over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.