US Bridges

Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR

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Fayette County, Iowa · 091092712 · Structure no. 000000000149735

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Rd.
CrossesOver Abandon RR
Location091092712
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66155, -91.89698
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2022)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR 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 Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Rd. over Over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.