US Bridges

150th ST over Horton CR

PoorPosted for load

Bremer County, Iowa · 093143401 · Structure no. 000000000080700

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over Horton CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th ST over Horton CR in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 58 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 3 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 load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesHorton CR
Location093143401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83293, -92.49225
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th ST over Horton CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 150th ST over Horton CR 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 150th ST over Horton CR carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150th ST over Horton CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 150th ST over Horton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.