US Bridges

Ia 150 over Turkey River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 6.0 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 18 · Structure no. 000000000024790

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 150 over Turkey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 150 over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 150
CrossesTurkey River
Location6.0 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 18
RouteState Highway 150
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05069, -91.83961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2022)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turkey River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 150 over Turkey 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 Turkey River carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ia 150 over Turkey River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 150 over Turkey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.