US Bridges

US 65 S over US 60

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1756

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,797
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over US 60 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 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 36,797 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,035 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12793, -93.23096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,797 (2024)
Projected traffic57,035 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 65 S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over US 60 carry?

About 36,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over US 60?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.