US Bridges

Dogwood over Winnebago River

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097220304 · Structure no. 000000000106921

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogwood over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDogwood
CrossesWinnebago River
Location097220304
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24674, -93.43784
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 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 Dogwood over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood over Winnebago River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dogwood over Winnebago River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.