US Bridges

E Marquis RD over Principal

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-13-01-01 · Structure no. 000000000076431

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Marquis RD over Principal is a concrete channel beam carrying E Marquis RD over Principal in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Marquis RD
CrossesPrincipal
Location90-13-01-01
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64226, -92.33376
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 E Marquis RD over Principal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Marquis RD over Principal 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 2023.

How much traffic does E Marquis RD over Principal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Marquis RD over Principal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Marquis RD over Principal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.