US Bridges

N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,427
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,427 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Kentucky Ave
CrossesWinnebago River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.1556, -93.1814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2022)
Projected traffic3,427 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N Kentucky Ave over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.