US Bridges

Richland ST over Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 015000500 · Structure no. 000000000004261

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland ST over Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richland ST over Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 879 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRichland ST
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location015000500
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57725, -91.54874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2022)
Projected traffic879 by 2043
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 Richland ST over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland ST over Maquoketa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Richland ST over Maquoketa River carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richland ST over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Richland ST over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.