US Bridges

Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 100122803 · Structure no. 000000000007281

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson ST
CrossesBr. Upper Iowa River
Location100122803
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45083, -92.27624
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic749 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST over Br. Upper 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 2022.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jackson ST over Br. Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.