SB US 63 over Comstock Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of SR T67 · Structure no. 000000000050771
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 63 over Comstock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 63 over Comstock Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 63 over Comstock Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 63 over Comstock Creek 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 SB US 63 over Comstock Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SB US 63 over Comstock Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 63 over Comstock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.