US Bridges

LA Salle Ave over US 63

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. N of N Jct. US 18 · Structure no. 000000000607445

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Salle Ave over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Salle Ave over US 63 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 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Salle Ave
CrossesUS 63
Location1.8 Mi. N of N Jct. US 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08473, -92.31782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2022)
Projected traffic628 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA Salle Ave over US 63 built?

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

What condition is LA Salle Ave over US 63 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 LA Salle Ave over US 63 carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA Salle Ave over US 63?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA Salle Ave over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.