US Bridges

Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92

Good

Mahaska County, Iowa · At Jct. of Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000606525

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92 in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWb/Nb Ia 163
CrossesIa 92
LocationAt Jct. of Ia 92
RouteState Highway 163
StateIowa
Coordinates41.29593, -92.67459
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wb/Nb Ia 163 over Ia 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.