Ia 5 over Dme RR
FairAppanoose County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. S of Jct. SR J18 · Structure no. 000000000602160
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 5 over Dme RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 over Dme RR in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 5 over Dme RR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 5 over Dme RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 5 over Dme RR carry?
About 3,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ia 5 over Dme RR?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 5 over Dme RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.