NB US 65 over Ia 163
GoodPolk County, Iowa · At Junction of Iowa 163 · Structure no. 000000000601220
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US 65 over Ia 163 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US 65 over Ia 163 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB 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 NB US 65 over Ia 163 carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NB US 65 over Ia 163?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NB US 65 over Ia 163?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.