Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River
GoodJasper County, Iowa · 078171104 · Structure no. 000000000007451
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 331 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highway T-38 S over North Skunk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Highway T-38 S over North Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.