US Bridges

V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 098123604 · Structure no. 000000000182311

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River is a concrete culvert carrying V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesV46 Robin Ave
CrossesTurkey River
Location098123604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25819, -92.21901
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 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 2015, making it 10 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 2022.

How much traffic does V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns V46 Robin Ave over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.