US Bridges

US 63 over Cc & P RR

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of US 218 · Structure no. 000000000700425

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Cc & P RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Cc & P RR in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesCc & P RR
Location0.9 Mi. N of US 218
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51045, -92.33661
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Cc & P RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Cc & P 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Cc & P RR carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Cc & P RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Cc & P RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.