US Bridges

19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD

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Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504945

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
608 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,588
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,588 by 2044. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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Carries19th Street SW
CrossesUP RR & Armory RD
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13394, -93.21942
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,588 (2022)
Projected traffic6,588 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD 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 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD carry?

About 6,588 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Street SW over UP RR & Armory RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.