US Bridges

US 63 S over BNSF

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 15 T 23 N R 7 W · Structure no. 36996

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over BNSF is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S over BNSF in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,776 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBNSF
LocationS 15 T 23 N R 7 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.66087, -91.71375
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,777 (2024)
Projected traffic14,776 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over BNSF built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over BNSF?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.