US Bridges

Trenton Ave over North River

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 1.2 MI S of G15 - Trenton · Structure no. 000000000057641

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Ave over North River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Trenton Ave over North River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrenton Ave
CrossesNorth River
Location1.2 MI S of G15 - Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44244, -94.33749
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trenton Ave over North River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton Ave over North River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Trenton Ave over North River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trenton Ave over North River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Ave over North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.