US 63 over Walnut Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 4.1 Mi. N of N Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045861
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Walnut 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 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Walnut Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.