US Bridges

Bu 63 S over BNSF RR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 24 T 27 N R 18 W · Structure no. 29336

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 63 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 63 S over BNSF RR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBu 63 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 24 T 27 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates37.01108, -91.98671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2024)
Projected traffic2,586 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bu 63 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 63 S over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 63 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 63 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 63 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.