US Bridges

US 63 S over Silver Fk CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 13 T 50 N R 13 W · Structure no. 4415

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,082
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Silver Fk CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Silver Fk CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,082 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,335 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesSilver Fk CR
LocationS 13 T 50 N R 13 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates39.12496, -92.33289
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,082 (2024)
Projected traffic13,335 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 S over Silver Fk CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Silver Fk 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 S over Silver Fk CR carry?

About 8,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Silver Fk CR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Silver Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.