US Bridges

Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163

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Jasper County, Iowa · 3.5 Miles West of Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000606410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesQuicksilver Ave
CrossesIa 163
Location3.5 Miles West of Ia 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54418, -93.12975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163 built?

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

What condition is Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163 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 Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Quicksilver Ave over Ia 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.