US 60 & 62
Carrying US 60 & 62 over MISSISSIPPI R
CAIRO, Alexander, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 60 & 62
The US 60 & 62 bridge in Alexander, Illinois carries US 60 & 62 over MISSISSIPPI R. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 1579.3 meters (5182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 60 & 62 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 1579.3 m (5182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 002000500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
US 60 & 62 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 60 & 62 against other structures in Alexander and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 60 & 62?
US 60 & 62 in Alexander, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 60 & 62 inspected?
US 60 & 62's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 60 & 62 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 60 & 62?
US 60 & 62 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 60 & 62?
US 60 & 62 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 60 & 62 and does age affect safety?
US 60 & 62 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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