US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek
FairDavis County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of JCT 180th ST · Structure no. 000000000022530
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Middle Chequest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.