US Bridges

Prathersville RD E over US 63

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 19 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3313

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prathersville RD E over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prathersville RD E over US 63 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,014 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPrathersville RD E
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 19 T 49 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01485, -92.30645
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2024)
Projected traffic6,014 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Prathersville RD E over US 63 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prathersville RD 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 Prathersville RD E over US 63 carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Prathersville RD E over US 63?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Prathersville RD E over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.