US Bridges

US 63 over Over Abandon RR

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 4.8 Mi. N of SR J15. · Structure no. 000000000050590

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Over Abandon RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Over Abandon RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesOver Abandon RR
Location4.8 Mi. N of SR J15.
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.91877, -92.40978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2022)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Over Abandon RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 over Over Abandon RR carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Over Abandon RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.