US Bridges

V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River

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Howard County, Iowa · 097121302 · Structure no. 000000000181761

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River is a concrete continuous slab carrying V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesV46 (robin Ave)
CrossesTurkey River
Location097121302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22255, -92.21953
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V46 (robin Ave) over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.