US Bridges

US 63 SB over Ia 149

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000609110

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 SB over Ia 149 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 SB over Ia 149 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 63 SB
CrossesIa 149
LocationAt Jct. Ia 149
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates41.09073, -92.41064
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ia 149 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 SB over Ia 149 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 SB over Ia 149 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 63 SB over Ia 149?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 SB over Ia 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.