US Bridges

W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 187 · Structure no. 000000000023370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20 in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesW63 100th Ave
CrossesU.S. 20
Location3.5 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 187
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46387, -91.57906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20 carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W63 100th Ave over U.S. 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.