US Bridges

US 63 S over NS RR

Fair

Randolph County, Missouri · S 9 T 52 N R 13 W · Structure no. 759

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over NS RR in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,119 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,208 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 9 T 52 N R 13 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates39.3081, -92.37366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,119 (2024)
Projected traffic14,208 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 NS RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 63 S over NS RR 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 January 2025.

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

About 8,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over NS RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.