US Bridges

Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River

Fair

Iowa County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000029661

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 220
CrossesOverflow Iowa River
Location2.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 6
RouteState Highway 220
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79228, -91.96471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 220 over Overflow Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.