US Bridges

Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 090061902 · Structure no. 000000000142791

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Buch-Del
CrossesS Fork Maquoketa River
Location090061902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.59777, -91.60832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Buch-Del over S Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Buch-Del over S Fork Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.