US 63 over Buck Creek

Fair Condition41 years old1,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyMahaska
Location3.2 Mi. N Of Jct. Ia 146
CarriesUS 63
CrossesBuck Creek
Coordinates41.46970, -92.59040

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length170.9 ft (52.1 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area687.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000034941

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