US Bridges

Jupiter RD over Turkey River

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 092043618 · Structure no. 000000000361411

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD over Turkey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jupiter RD over Turkey River in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJupiter RD
CrossesTurkey River
Location092043618
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73933, -91.26153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter RD over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter RD over Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD over Turkey River carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jupiter RD over Turkey River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter RD over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.