US 63 S over US 36
PoorMacon County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1730
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,582
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over US 36 in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,582 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,357 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 S over US 36 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 63 S over US 36 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 S over US 36 carry?
About 12,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 63 S over US 36?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 S over US 36?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.