US 63 over Big Bear Creek

Fair Condition48 years old1,820 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPoweshiek
Location1.0 Miles N Of W Jct US 6
CarriesUS 63
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Coordinates41.76035, -92.59129

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length146.0 ft (44.5 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area640.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,820 (2022)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000045851

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