US Bridges

US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. E of W Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000606950

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 18 EB & 63 SB
CrossesImrr & B-57
Location0.6 Mi. E of W Jct. US 63
RouteU.S. Route 18
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05903, -92.33579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2022)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57 carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 18 EB & 63 SB over Imrr & B-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.