US Bridges

Mo 5 S over US 60

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 17 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 3182

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over US 60 in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 17 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.11719, -92.59902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2024)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 5 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over US 60 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over US 60 carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over US 60?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.