US Bridges

US 60 E over James Rvr

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over James Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,546 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,646 by 2044. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12436, -93.22602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,546 (2024)
Projected traffic25,646 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 E over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 60 E over James 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 E over James Rvr carry?

About 16,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over James Rvr?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.