US Bridges

Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #150 · Structure no. 000000000024651

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow 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 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 93
CrossesVolga River Overflow
Location0.2 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #150
RouteState Highway 93
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84434, -91.81555
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Volga River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow carry?

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

How long is Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 93 over Volga River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.