US Bridges

Rt Ww E over US 63

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 17 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2886

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over US 63 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,291 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 17 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates38.94641, -92.29367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,968 (2024)
Projected traffic20,291 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rt Ww E over US 63 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww E over US 63 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 Rt Ww E over US 63 carry?

About 10,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over US 63?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.