US Bridges

Bu 60 E over BNSF RR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 35535

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bu 60 E over BNSF RR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.92759, -93.85946
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2024)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 60 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 60 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.