US Bridges

SB US 65 over Ia 163

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At Junction of Ia 163 · Structure no. 000000000601200

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 65 over Ia 163 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 65 over Ia 163 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSB US 65
CrossesIa 163
LocationAt Junction of Ia 163
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59919, -93.49772
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 SB US 65 over Ia 163 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 65 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SB US 65 over Ia 163 carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SB US 65 over Ia 163?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 65 over Ia 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.