US Bridges

NB US 63 over Fayette ST

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · At Jct. S.R. C50 · Structure no. 000000000601410

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 63 over Fayette ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 63 over Fayette ST in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB US 63
CrossesFayette ST
LocationAt Jct. S.R. C50
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67117, -92.34427
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB US 63 over Fayette ST built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 63 over Fayette ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NB US 63 over Fayette ST carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NB US 63 over Fayette ST?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 63 over Fayette ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.