US Bridges

Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 082361502 · Structure no. 000000000093841

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt M68
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location082361502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91123, -95.03489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M68 over 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 Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M68 over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.