US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River
GoodBremer County, Iowa · 4.5 Mile S of S JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000000608690
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 388 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 SB over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.