US 63 SB over Sugar Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. N of N Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000609175
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 398 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 SB over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 SB over Sugar Creek 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 SB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 SB over Sugar 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 US 63 SB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 63 SB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 SB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.