US Bridges

Quebec Ave over Middle River

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 2.2 MI S of G15 on Quebec · Structure no. 000000000058001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quebec Ave over Middle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quebec Ave over Middle River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuebec Ave
CrossesMiddle River
Location2.2 MI S of G15 on Quebec
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.42917, -94.39431
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Quebec Ave over Middle River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quebec Ave over Middle 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 Quebec Ave over Middle River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Quebec Ave over Middle River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Quebec Ave over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.