US Bridges

US 69 over Cc RR

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · 0.8 Mile N of JCT SR D25 · Structure no. 000000000026445

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Cc RR in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesCc RR
Location0.8 Mile N of JCT SR D25
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48172, -93.63606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Cc RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Cc RR carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Cc RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.