US Bridges

Mo 5 N over US 60

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 3183

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 N over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 N over US 60 in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,321 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 N
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11574, -92.57631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic5,321 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 N over US 60 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 N over US 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 N over US 60?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 N over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.