US Bridges

US 60 E over BNSF RR

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 59 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 4098

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

About this bridge

US 60 E over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over BNSF RR 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 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,062 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 59 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.85165, -89.59427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is US 60 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.