US Bridges

J Ave over Middle Soldier River

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 084412001 · Structure no. 000000000129682

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Ave over Middle Soldier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Ave over Middle Soldier River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ Ave
CrossesMiddle Soldier River
Location084412001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.08086, -95.64969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 J Ave over Middle Soldier River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Ave over Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does J Ave over Middle Soldier River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J Ave over Middle Soldier River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns J Ave over Middle Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.