US Bridges

Main St. over Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000004811

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Volga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. over Volga River in Fayette 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 729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 729 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain St.
CrossesVolga River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84529, -91.80227
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2022)
Projected traffic729 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Main St. over Volga River built?

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

What condition is Main St. over Volga 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Volga River carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main St. over Volga River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Volga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.