US 63 over Upper Iowa River

Fair Condition44 years old3,860 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyHoward
Location0.7 Mi. S Of Mn St. Line
CarriesUS 63
CrossesUpper Iowa River
Coordinates43.49173, -92.36208

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length271.0 ft (82.6 m)
Max Span96.1 ft (29.3 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area1189.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,860 (2022)
Truck Traffic29%
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 Number000000000028711

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