US Bridges

East ST over BNSF RR

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 125 N. of Madison St. · Structure no. 000000000007646

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East ST over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying East ST over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast ST
CrossesBNSF RR
Location125 N. of Madison St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91244, -95.05416
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is East ST over BNSF 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 2024.

How much traffic does East ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.