US Bridges

US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 29129

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,188 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,298 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesST Johns Dtch
LocationS 29 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.86395, -89.55972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,188 (2024)
Projected traffic13,298 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch 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 E over ST Johns Dtch carry?

About 7,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over ST Johns Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.