US 63 SB over Crane Creek
FairBremer County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. S of Jct. 188 · Structure no. 000000000015470
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 SB over Crane Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 63 SB over Crane Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 SB over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 SB over Crane Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 63 SB over Crane Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 63 SB over Crane Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 SB over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.