US Bridges

US 63 over Soap Creek

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR J15 · Structure no. 000000000022561

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Soap Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesSoap Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR J15
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates40.88459, -92.40924
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Soap Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 over Soap Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US 63 over Soap Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.