US Bridges

Ia 150 over Little Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR W25 · Structure no. 000000000024721

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 150 over Little Volga River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 150 over Little Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIa 150
CrossesLittle Volga River
Location0.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR W25
RouteState Highway 150
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77386, -91.8764
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2022)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 150 over Little Volga River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 150 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 150 over Little Volga River carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 150 over Little Volga River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 150 over Little Volga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.