US Bridges

US 60 W over BNSF RR

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 159 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 205

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over BNSF RR in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,971 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 159 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.85192, -89.59428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2024)
Projected traffic10,971 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 60 W 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over BNSF RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.