US Bridges

Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-14-04-07-10 · Structure no. 000000000076741

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMarquis RD
CrossesShell Rock Riv Overflow
Location90-14-04-07-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64223, -92.49704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Marquis RD over Shell Rock Riv Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.