US Bridges

US 60 E over US 61

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 689 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 4096

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over US 61 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,062 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 689 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.85581, -89.58262
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2024)
Projected traffic12,062 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over US 61 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over US 61 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 E over US 61 carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over US 61?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.