US Bridges

H 25 over US 63

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR H25 · Structure no. 000000000609130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H 25 over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H 25 over US 63 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesH 25
CrossesUS 63
LocationAt Jct. of SR H25
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.051, -92.37333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2022)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 H 25 over US 63 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is H 25 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 H 25 over US 63 carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is H 25 over US 63?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns H 25 over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.