US Bridges

W14 over Volga River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 093090502 · Structure no. 000000000151360

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W14 over Volga River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W14 over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW14
CrossesVolga River
Location093090502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89648, -91.94334
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2022)
Projected traffic491 by 2044
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 W14 over Volga River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is W14 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 2024.

How much traffic does W14 over Volga River carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W14 over Volga River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W14 over Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.