US Bridges

Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 069162204 · Structure no. 000000000014031

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ia 369
CrossesCenter Branch Fox River
Location069162204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.76589, -92.69577
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Ia 369 over Center Branch Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.