US Bridges

135th Street over S Branch of Elk River

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 083E62005 · Structure no. 000000000125750

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Street over S Branch of Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 135th Street over S Branch of Elk River in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries135th Street
CrossesS Branch of Elk River
Location083E62005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98282, -90.28252
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 135th Street over S Branch of Elk River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th Street over S Branch of Elk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 135th Street over S Branch of Elk River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 135th Street over S Branch of Elk River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Street over S Branch of Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.