US Bridges

SR L 31 over I-29

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · At Jct. SR J-10 · Structure no. 000000000025600

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR L 31 over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR L 31 over I-29 in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 777 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR L 31
CrossesI-29
LocationAt Jct. SR J-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.88732, -95.79992
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2022)
Projected traffic777 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR L 31 over I-29 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR L 31 over I-29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR L 31 over I-29 carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR L 31 over I-29?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR L 31 over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.