US Bridges

US 60 E over US 63

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 18 T 28 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2298

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,441
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over US 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over US 63 in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 5,441 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,338 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 18 T 28 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.10777, -92.08397
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,441 (2024)
Projected traffic10,338 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over US 63 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 60 E over US 63 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over US 63 carry?

About 5,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over US 63?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.