US Bridges

US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 18 E · Structure no. 6006

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
5,181 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2044. The structure is 5,181 ft (1,579.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesMississippi Rvr
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 18 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.97493, -89.14645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+34 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length5,181 ft (1,579.3 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr?

The structure is 5,181 ft (1,579.3 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Mississippi Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.