US Bridges

Juniper RD over Turkey River

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Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000152991

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper RD over Turkey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper RD over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper RD
CrossesTurkey River
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04804, -91.78612
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic403 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Juniper RD over Turkey River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper RD over Turkey 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 Juniper RD over Turkey River carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Juniper RD over Turkey River?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper RD over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.