US Bridges

US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 1 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33700

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,301 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,277 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesDrain Dtch #37
LocationS 1 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.83872, -89.71301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,301 (2024)
Projected traffic9,277 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37 carry?

About 5,301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Drain Dtch #37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.