US Bridges

50th St. over Maquoketa

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 091071301 · Structure no. 000000000149261

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th St. over Maquoketa is a concrete culvert carrying 50th St. over Maquoketa in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries50th St.
CrossesMaquoketa
Location091071301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70194, -91.62562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 50th St. over Maquoketa built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th St. over Maquoketa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 50th St. over Maquoketa carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 50th St. over Maquoketa?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 50th St. over Maquoketa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.