US Bridges

US 69 over E Branch Iowa River

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 3.8 Mi. N of N Jct. US18 · Structure no. 000000000026911

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over E Branch Iowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over E Branch Iowa River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesE Branch Iowa River
Location3.8 Mi. N of N Jct. US18
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates43.16006, -93.63612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2022)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 US 69 over E Branch Iowa River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over E Branch Iowa 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over E Branch Iowa River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over E Branch Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.