US Bridges

US 20 Off Ramp over US 63

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · At Jct. U.S. 63 · Structure no. 000000000605310

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
388 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Off Ramp over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Off Ramp over US 63 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2043. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Off Ramp
CrossesUS 63
LocationAt Jct. U.S. 63
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45853, -92.40604
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 20 Off Ramp over US 63 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Off Ramp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Off Ramp over US 63 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Off Ramp over US 63?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Off Ramp over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.