US Bridges

US 63 SB over US 30

Good

Tama County, Iowa · At Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000608380

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 SB over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 SB over US 30 in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 SB
CrossesUS 30
LocationAt Jct. US 30
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98263, -92.58176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 63 SB over US 30 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 SB over US 30 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 SB over US 30 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 63 SB over US 30?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 SB over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.