US Bridges

50th St. over Gundlach CR

GoodPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 091081401 · Structure no. 000000000149470

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th St. over Gundlach CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 50th St. over Gundlach CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries50th St.
CrossesGundlach CR
Location091081401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70156, -91.756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50th St. over Gundlach CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th St. over Gundlach CR 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 Gundlach CR carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 50th St. over Gundlach CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 50th St. over Gundlach CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.