B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26
GoodHancock County, Iowa · 094253801 · Structure no. 000000000006821
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26 is a concrete continuous slab carrying B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26 in Hancock 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26 carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns B-63 over West Otter Creek Dd 26?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.