Ia 14 over Shell Rock River
GoodButler County, Iowa · 0.7 Miles North of SR C13 · Structure no. 000000000016700
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 521 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 14 over Shell Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Shell Rock River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2044. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 14 over Shell Rock River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 14 over Shell Rock River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 14 over Shell Rock River carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ia 14 over Shell Rock River?
The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 14 over Shell Rock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.