US Bridges

US 60 W over UP RR

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 12 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 23

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over UP RR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 6,707 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,737 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 12 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81837, -89.92442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,707 (2024)
Projected traffic11,737 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over UP RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 60 W over UP 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 W over UP RR carry?

About 6,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over UP RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.