US Bridges

Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · In Backbone State Park · Structure no. 000000000699041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBackbone ST Pk
CrossesMaquoketa River
LocationIn Backbone State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61553, -91.56256
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Backbone ST Pk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Backbone ST Pk over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.