US Bridges

Neon Rd. over Volga River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 092090207 · Structure no. 000000000150460

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neon Rd. over Volga River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Neon Rd. over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNeon Rd.
CrossesVolga River
Location092090207
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81623, -91.88132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic471 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neon Rd. over Volga River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neon Rd. over Volga 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 Neon Rd. over Volga River carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Neon Rd. over Volga River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Neon Rd. over Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.