US Bridges

English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 100053213 · Structure no. 000000000063231

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEnglish Bench Road
CrossesBr Upper Iowa River
Location100053213
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.43516, -91.45733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns English Bench Road over Br Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.