US Bridges

W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 27 T 51 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22820

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 60 ST
CrossesFishing Rvr
LocationS 27 T 51 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.20002, -94.14241
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns W 60 ST over Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.