US Bridges

US 60 W over James Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32809

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over James Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 17,522 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,159 by 2044. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12415, -93.22554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,522 (2024)
Projected traffic27,159 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over James Rvr built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W 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 August 2024.

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

About 17,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over James Rvr?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.