US Bridges

W14 R Ave over Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 093092902 · Structure no. 000000000151551

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W14 R Ave over Volga River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W14 R Ave over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 501 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW14 R Ave
CrossesVolga River
Location093092902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84454, -91.94334
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic501 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W14 R Ave over Volga River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is W14 R Ave over Volga River 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 W14 R Ave over Volga River carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W14 R Ave over Volga River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W14 R Ave over Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.