US Bridges

Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. S of Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000700145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2044. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 4 (n Elm St)
CrossesUP RR & Mckinley ST
Location0.8 Mi. S of Jct. US 30
RouteState Highway 4
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02079, -94.37744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 4 (n Elm St) over UP RR & Mckinley ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.