US Bridges

63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25473

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
706 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,808
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2044. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries63rd ST Tfwy
CrossesUP RR Big Blue Rvr
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01386, -94.52553
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,808 (2024)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 14,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd ST Tfwy over UP RR Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.