US 63 SB over Dme RR
GoodWapello County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000609120
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 SB over Dme RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 SB over Dme RR 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 SB over Dme RR built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 SB over Dme RR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 63 SB over Dme RR carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US 63 SB over Dme RR?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 SB over Dme RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.