US Bridges

135th St. over Elk River

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 083E72003 · Structure no. 000000000125981

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th St. over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th St. over Elk River in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries135th St.
CrossesElk River
Location083E72003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98251, -90.17183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 St. over Elk River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th St. over Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 135th St. over Elk River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 135th St. over Elk River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 135th St. over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.