US Bridges

Ia 150 over Volga River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of Jct. 93 · Structure no. 000000000024760

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 150 over Volga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 150 over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 150
CrossesVolga River
Location0.2 Mi. N of Jct. 93
RouteState Highway 150
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84602, -91.81023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Volga River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 150 over Volga River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 150 over Volga River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 150 over Volga River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 150 over Volga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.