US Bridges

US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1203

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, 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.

It carries about 6,680 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,692 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesCst Old Burnham ST BNSF
LocationS 32 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97786, -91.95562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,680 (2024)
Projected traffic12,692 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF built?

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

What condition is US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF carry?

About 6,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Cst Old Burnham ST BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.