US Bridges

US 60 E over Main Dtch #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 25 N R 13 E · Structure no. 4100

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,927
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Main Dtch #1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Main Dtch #1 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 6,927 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,815 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesMain Dtch #1
LocationS 3 T 25 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.84292, -89.64923
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,927 (2024)
Projected traffic12,815 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over Main Dtch #1 built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Main Dtch #1 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 Main Dtch #1 carry?

About 6,927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Main Dtch #1?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Main Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.