US Bridges

US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 1.0 M S of W JCT of US 34 · Structure no. 000000000050621

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 SB
CrossesJefferson Park Dd
Location1.0 M S of W JCT of US 34
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98788, -92.40329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 SB over Jefferson Park Dd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.