US Bridges

Galaxy RD over Turkey River

GoodPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 092040689 · Structure no. 000000000365845

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galaxy RD over Turkey River is a steel truss - thru carrying Galaxy RD over Turkey River in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGalaxy RD
CrossesTurkey River
Location092040689
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80648, -91.35171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galaxy RD over Turkey River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galaxy 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 2022.

How much traffic does Galaxy RD over Turkey River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Galaxy RD over Turkey River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Galaxy RD over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.