US Bridges

Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. E of E Jct. US 65 · Structure no. 000000000027201

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesSo Fork Iowa River
Location2.5 Mi. E of E Jct. US 65
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.36075, -93.21359
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2022)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over So Fork 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 Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over So Fork Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.