US Bridges

US 63 over North Chequest Creek

Fair

Davis County, Iowa · 2.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR J3T · Structure no. 000000000022550

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over North Chequest Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 over North 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesNorth Chequest Creek
Location2.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR J3T
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates40.83612, -92.39917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 North Chequest Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over North 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 North Chequest Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over North Chequest Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 over North Chequest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.