US Bridges

Victory Ave over Upper Iowa

PoorPosted for load

Howard County, Iowa · 100112206 · Structure no. 000000000183520

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Ave over Upper Iowa is a concrete continuous slab carrying Victory Ave over Upper Iowa in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory Ave
CrossesUpper Iowa
Location100112206
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46367, -92.12911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Ave over Upper Iowa built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Ave over Upper Iowa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Victory Ave over Upper Iowa carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.