US Bridges

E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E11401 · Structure no. 000000000122921

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11 is a concrete continuous slab carrying E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11 in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE-63
CrossesDrainage Ditch 11
Location082E11401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91662, -90.81628
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11 carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E-63 over Drainage Ditch 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.