US Bridges

US 63 N over BNSF RR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 5 T 60 N R 4 W · Structure no. 29531

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 N over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 N over BNSF RR in Macon 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 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,423 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 N
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 60 N R 4 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates40.03101, -92.4856
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2024)
Projected traffic5,423 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 N over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 63 N 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 N over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 63 N over BNSF RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 N over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.