US 63 over Big Bear Creek
FairPoweshiek County, Iowa · 1.0 Miles N of W JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045851
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Big Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 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 Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Big 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.