US Bridges

US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 3 T 47 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1875

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 14,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,417 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 N
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 3 T 47 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.87737, -92.25531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,798 (2024)
Projected traffic24,417 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 14,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 N over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.