US Bridges

US 63 S over BNSF RR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 5 T 60 N R 14 W · Structure no. 111

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over BNSF RR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,268 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 60 N R 14 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates40.03074, -92.48578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2024)
Projected traffic5,268 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 63 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 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 September 2023.

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

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.