US Bridges

Ia 333 over I-29

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · At Jct. of I-29 · Structure no. 000000000600050

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 333 over I-29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 333 over I-29 in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIa 333
CrossesI-29
LocationAt Jct. of I-29
RouteState Highway 333
StateIowa
Coordinates40.60069, -95.67831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 333 over I-29 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 333 over I-29 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 333 over I-29 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 333 over I-29?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 333 over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.