US Bridges

Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #56 · Structure no. 000000000604480

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesIa 13
CrossesTurkey River Overflow
Location0.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #56
RouteState Highway 13
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84509, -91.39785
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 13 over Turkey River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.