US Bridges

Ia 163 EB over South State ST

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.0 Mile E of Jct. Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000601990

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 163 EB over South State ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 163 EB over South State ST in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 163 EB
CrossesSouth State ST
Location1.0 Mile E of Jct. Ia 117
RouteState Highway 163
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58813, -93.23435
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 163 EB over South State ST built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 163 EB over South State ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 163 EB over South State ST carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 163 EB over South State ST?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 163 EB over South State ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.