US Bridges

US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River

Fair

Ida County, Iowa · 1 Mi. S of N Jct. Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000029141

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 59 & Ia 175
CrossesMaple River
Location1 Mi. S of N Jct. Ia 175
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35125, -95.47866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2023)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 & Ia 175 over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.