US 63 S
Carrying US 63 S over BNSF RR
S 14 T 23 N R 7 W, Howell, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 63 S
The US 63 S bridge in Howell, Missouri carries US 63 S over BNSF RR. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 57.6 meters (189 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,737 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 63 S compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 57.6 m (189 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,737 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4472
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
US 63 S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 63 S against other structures in Howell and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 63 S?
US 63 S in Howell, Missouri has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 63 S inspected?
US 63 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,737 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 63 S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 63 S?
US 63 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 63 S?
US 63 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 63 S and does age affect safety?
US 63 S was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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