US Bridges

120th Avenue over US 63

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000609125

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Avenue over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Avenue over US 63 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries120th Avenue
CrossesUS 63
Location2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 149
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06574, -92.39132
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 120th Avenue over US 63 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Avenue over US 63 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 120th Avenue over US 63 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 120th Avenue over US 63?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Avenue over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.