US Bridges

Canoe RD over Turkey River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 094071004 · Structure no. 000000000024820

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,483
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoe RD over Turkey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canoe RD over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,483 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCanoe RD
CrossesTurkey River
Location094071004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97754, -91.65121
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,483 (2022)
Projected traffic1,483 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canoe RD over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canoe RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Canoe RD over Turkey River carry?

About 1,483 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Canoe RD over Turkey River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Canoe RD over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.