US Bridges

Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 4.2 M S of JCT US 218 · Structure no. 000000000700880

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 14,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,585 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 228 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesViking Road
CrossesIa 27 & 58
Location4.2 M S of JCT US 218
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48404, -92.44614
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,585 (2022)
Projected traffic14,585 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58 carry?

About 14,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns Viking Road over Ia 27 & 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.