US Bridges

US 69 over E Branch Iowa River

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of SR B-55 · Structure no. 000000000026851

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over E Branch Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over E Branch Iowa River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesE Branch Iowa River
Location0.6 Mi. S of SR B-55
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00003, -93.61637
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 69 over E Branch Iowa River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over E Branch Iowa River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over E Branch Iowa River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over E Branch Iowa River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over E Branch Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.