Rt M E over US 63
PoorBoone County, Missouri · S 11 T 46 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2648
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,994
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over US 63 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M E over US 63 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M E over US 63 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Rt M E over US 63 carry?
About 2,994 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over US 63?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over US 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.