US Bridges

Jackson ST over Soldier River

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000009511

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over Soldier River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson ST over Soldier River in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson ST
CrossesSoldier River
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83049, -95.93204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2022)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson ST over Soldier River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST over Soldier 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over Soldier River carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST over Soldier River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST over Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.