US Bridges

106th Trail over I-29

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR F-20 · Structure no. 000000000028400

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

106th Trail over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 106th Trail 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries106th Trail
CrossesI-29
Location1.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR F-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85753, -96.10265
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 106th Trail over I-29 built?

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

What condition is 106th Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 106th Trail over I-29 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 106th Trail over I-29?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 106th Trail over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.