Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road
FairDecatur County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 69 · Structure no. 000000000601325
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 599 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2044. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road?
The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.