US Bridges

295th over Shell Rock River

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097192703 · Structure no. 000000000106581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th over Shell Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 295th over Shell Rock River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries295th
CrossesShell Rock River
Location097192703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19099, -93.07115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th over Shell Rock River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th over Shell Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 295th over Shell Rock River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 295th over Shell Rock River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 295th over Shell Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.