US Bridges

W Burlington over BNSF RR

Fair

Des Moines County, Iowa · 070032509 · Structure no. 000000000504275

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,062
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Burlington over BNSF RR is a steel continuous frame carrying W Burlington over BNSF RR in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,062 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,062 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Burlington
CrossesBNSF RR
Location070032509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDes Moines County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.82757, -91.15105
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,062 (2022)
Projected traffic4,062 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Burlington over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Burlington over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does W Burlington over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,062 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Burlington over BNSF RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Burlington over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.