US Bridges

Rt M E over US 63

Good

Randolph County, Missouri · S 7 T 53 N R 13 W · Structure no. 11804

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over US 63 in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 7 T 53 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.39392, -92.41306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,203 (2024)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt M E over US 63 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over US 63 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 Rt M E over US 63 carry?

About 3,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over US 63?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.