US Bridges

US 63C S over Is 70

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 574

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63C S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63C S over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 5 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 34,174 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,222 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 63C S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates38.96176, -92.29204
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,174 (2024)
Projected traffic63,222 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Is 70 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 63C S over Is 70 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 Is 70 carry?

About 34,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 63C S over Is 70?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 63C S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.