US Bridges

US 63 S over Cedar CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 29 T 45 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2959

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Cedar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Cedar CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 13,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,371 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 29 T 45 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.64526, -92.20162
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,714 (2024)
Projected traffic25,371 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Cedar CR carry?

About 13,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Cedar CR?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.