US Bridges

US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. S of S JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000000019771

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesTrib to Wapsipinicon
Location0.3 Mi. S of S JCT US 18
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96177, -92.31741
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 63 over Trib to Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.