US 63 over Little Bear Creek
FairPoweshiek County, Iowa · 0.2 Miles North of I 80 · Structure no. 000000000045831
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek 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 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Little Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 2,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.