US 63 over Turkey River

Fair Condition55 years old3,830 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyHoward
Location2.5 Mi. S Of Jct. Ia #9
CarriesUS 63
CrossesTurkey River
Coordinates43.33495, -92.29865

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area407.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,830 (2022)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000028670

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