US Bridges

US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd

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Wapello County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. S of W JCT US 34 · Structure no. 000000000700285

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 NB
CrossesJefferson Park Dd
Location1.0 Mi. S of W JCT US 34
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98749, -92.40319
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd 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 NB over Jefferson Park Dd carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 NB over Jefferson Park Dd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.