US Bridges

US 60 W over Main Dtch Dist #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 25 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6622

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Main Dtch Dist #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 W over Main Dtch Dist #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, 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 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 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,351 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesMain Dtch Dist #1
LocationS 3 T 25 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.84318, -89.64896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2024)
Projected traffic12,351 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 W over Main Dtch Dist #1 built?

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

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

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Main Dtch Dist #1?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Main Dtch Dist #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.