US Bridges

Ia 175 over UP RR

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 0.5 Mile E of E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 000000000026531

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over UP RR in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesUP RR
Location0.5 Mile E of E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30695, -93.6306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ia 175 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over UP RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over UP RR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over UP RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.