US Bridges

190th ST over Quarter Section Run

Poor

Bremer County, Iowa · 092132301 · Structure no. 000000000079770

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Quarter Section Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Quarter Section Run in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesQuarter Section Run
Location092132301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77332, -92.35434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2022)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 190th ST over Quarter Section Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 190th ST over Quarter Section Run 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 190th ST over Quarter Section Run carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Quarter Section Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Quarter Section Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.