US Bridges

Ia 4 over Over Cc RR

Good

Calhoun County, Iowa · 0.9 MI S of S JCT SR D36 · Structure no. 000000000016951

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 4 over Over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 4 over Over Cc RR in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIa 4
CrossesOver Cc RR
Location0.9 MI S of S JCT SR D36
RouteState Highway 4
StateIowa
Coordinates42.38519, -94.64959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ia 4 over Over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 4 over Over Cc RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 4 over Over Cc RR carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 4 over Over Cc RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 4 over Over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.