US Bridges

Ia 57 over Cc RR

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 1.0 MI E of W JCT SR S56 · Structure no. 000000000027041

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 57 over Cc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 57 over Cc RR in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 57
CrossesCc RR
Location1.0 MI E of W JCT SR S56
RouteState Highway 57
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55678, -93.04771
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 57 over Cc RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 57 over Cc RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 57 over Cc RR carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 57 over Cc RR?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 57 over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.