US Bridges

EB I-80 over US 63

Fair

Poweshiek County, Iowa · At Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000046150

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over US 63 in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 5 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 13,550 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,550 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesUS 63
LocationAt Jct. US 63
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69642, -92.55272
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,550 (2023)
Projected traffic13,550 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB I-80 over US 63 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is EB I-80 over US 63 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 2023.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over US 63 carry?

About 13,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over US 63?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.