US Bridges

Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 083391204 · Structure no. 000000000127812

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,846
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDonna Reed DR
CrossesOver UP RR
Location083391204
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.01162, -95.33452
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,846 (2022)
Projected traffic1,846 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR carry?

About 1,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Donna Reed DR over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.