US Bridges

Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. E of S.R. W14 · Structure no. 000000000024601

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River in Fayette 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.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 93
CrossesN.Br.Volga River
Location1.3 Mi. E of S.R. W14
RouteState Highway 93
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84712, -91.91743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River built?

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

What condition is Ia 93 over N.Br.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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 93 over N.Br.Volga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.