US Bridges

L51 150th ST over East Soldier River

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 084411302 · Structure no. 000000000129661

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L51 150th ST over East Soldier River is a concrete continuous slab carrying L51 150th ST over East Soldier River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesL51 150th ST
CrossesEast Soldier River
Location084411302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09138, -95.57508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic499 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 L51 150th ST over East Soldier River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is L51 150th ST over East Soldier 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 2023.

How much traffic does L51 150th ST over East Soldier River carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is L51 150th ST over East Soldier River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns L51 150th ST over East Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.