US Bridges

Bu 65 S over US 60

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 8 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3414

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 65 S over US 60 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 24,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,394 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 8 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates37.13911, -93.25306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,125 (2024)
Projected traffic37,394 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bu 65 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 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 July 2024.

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

About 24,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over US 60?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 65 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.