US Bridges

Ia 122 over Winnebago River

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 65 · Structure no. 000000000018831

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 122 over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 122 over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIa 122
CrossesWinnebago River
Location2.0 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 65
RouteState Highway 122
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14813, -93.16269
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 122 over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 122 over Winnebago 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ia 122 over Winnebago River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ia 122 over Winnebago River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 122 over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.