US 60 & 62 over Mississippi R

Poor Condition97 years old3,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyAlexander
LocationCairo
CarriesUS 60 & 62
CrossesMississippi R
Coordinates36.98621, -89.15024

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length5181.4 ft (1579.3 m)
Max Span700.1 ft (213.4 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area12002.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,450 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number002000500000000

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