US Bridges

US 65 over UP RR

Fair

Hardin County, Iowa · 2.1 Miles W of Jct. Ia 57 · Structure no. 000000000027020

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over UP RR in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesUP RR
Location2.1 Miles W of Jct. Ia 57
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyHardin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55716, -93.24341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2022)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 65 over UP RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 over UP RR carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over UP RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.