US Bridges

Ia 187 over Maquoketa River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #3 · Structure no. 000000000024811

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 187 over Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 187 over Maquoketa River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 187
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location2.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #3
RouteState Highway 187
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71827, -91.64577
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 187 over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 187 over Maquoketa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 187 over Maquoketa River carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 187 over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 187 over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.