US Bridges

Ss Ave over Branch English River

FairPosted for load

Iowa County, Iowa · 078093104 · Structure no. 000000000187991

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss Ave over Branch English River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ss Ave over Branch English River in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSs Ave
CrossesBranch English River
Location078093104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIowa County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52515, -91.93976
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ss Ave over Branch English River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss Ave over Branch English 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ss Ave over Branch English River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ss Ave over Branch English River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ss Ave over Branch English River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.