US Bridges

US 63C S over US 63

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3359

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63C S over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63C S 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 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,206 by 2044. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 63C S
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates38.97023, -92.29111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2024)
Projected traffic10,206 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 63C S over US 63 built?

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

What condition is US 63C S 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 US 63C S over US 63 carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 63C S over US 63?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 63C S over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.