US 63 over Buck Creek
FairMahaska County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 146 · Structure no. 000000000034941
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Buck Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Buck Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.