US Bridges

NB US 65 over Winnebago River

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of S JCT SR B20 · Structure no. 000000000019000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 65 over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 65 over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 65
CrossesWinnebago River
Location0.1 Mi. N of S JCT SR B20
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19266, -93.20987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB US 65 over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NB US 65 over Winnebago River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NB US 65 over Winnebago River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 65 over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.