US Bridges

Fox Rd. over Volga River

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 093073003 · Structure no. 000000000151070

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Rd. over Volga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Fox Rd. over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Rd.
CrossesVolga River
Location093073003
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83794, -91.71215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Rd. over Volga River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Rd. over Volga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Rd. over Volga River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fox Rd. over Volga River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Rd. over Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.