US Bridges

1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 094230802 · Structure no. 000000000172581

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1480 Taft Ave
CrossesEast Iowa River
Location094230802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97822, -93.59664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1480 Taft Ave over East 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1480 Taft Ave over East Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.