US Bridges

Local RD over I-29

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000028140

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over I-29 in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesI-29
Location1.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56469, -95.91842
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local RD over I-29 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over I-29 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local RD over I-29 carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD over I-29?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.