US Bridges

US 63 N over Rt B

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3356

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,909
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 N over Rt B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 N over Rt B 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 15,909 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,250 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 N
CrossesRt B
LocationS 32 T 49 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.98826, -92.28573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,909 (2024)
Projected traffic26,250 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 N over Rt B built?

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

What condition is US 63 N over Rt B 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 Rt B carry?

About 15,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 63 N over Rt B?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 N over Rt B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.