US Bridges

B-14 over Private DR

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 097240203 · Structure no. 000000000501170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,502
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-14 over Private DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying B-14 over Private DR in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,502 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesB-14
CrossesPrivate DR
Location097240203
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2491, -93.64835
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,502 (2022)
Projected traffic3,502 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B-14 over Private DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-14 over Private DR 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 B-14 over Private DR carry?

About 3,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is B-14 over Private DR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns B-14 over Private DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.