US Bridges

US 63 N over Grindstone CR

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 20 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2892

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 N over Grindstone CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 N over Grindstone CR 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 24,618 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,620 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 N
CrossesGrindstone CR
LocationS 20 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.9269, -92.2944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,618 (2024)
Projected traffic40,620 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 Grindstone CR built?

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

What condition is US 63 N over Grindstone 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 Grindstone CR carry?

About 24,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 63 N over Grindstone CR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 N over Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.