US Bridges

Ia 175 over S Skunk River

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · 1.0 Mile West of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 000000000026541

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over S Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over S Skunk River 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 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesS Skunk River
Location1.0 Mile West of JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31048, -93.58999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ia 175 over S Skunk River built?

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

What condition is Ia 175 over S Skunk River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over S Skunk River carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over S Skunk River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over S Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.