US Bridges

Ia 13 over Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of W JCT SR D22 · Structure no. 000000000023041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 13 over Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 13 over Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 13
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location0.8 Mi. E of W JCT SR D22
RouteState Highway 13
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48392, -91.46497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 13 over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 13 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 13 over Maquoketa River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 13 over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 13 over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.