US Bridges

Ia 38 over Over Cc RR

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 20 · Structure no. 000000000023081

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 38 over Over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 38 over Over Cc RR in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 38
CrossesOver Cc RR
Location0.3 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 20
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47679, -91.34516
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 38 over Over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 38 over Over Cc RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 38 over Over Cc RR carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 38 over Over Cc RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 38 over Over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.