US Bridges

H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch

Good

Adams County, Iowa · 072331301 · Structure no. 000000000059731

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch in Adams 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesH 33 180th Street
CrossesMount Zion Branch
Location072331301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.04327, -94.59692
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch built?

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

What condition is H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H 33 180th Street over Mount Zion Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.