US Bridges

US 160 E over US 60

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 8 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3392

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over US 60 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 34 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 19,077 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,569 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 8 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.15161, -93.36302
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,077 (2024)
Projected traffic29,569 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 160 E over US 60 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 160 E 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 160 E over US 60 carry?

About 19,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over US 60?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.