Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River
GoodJasper County, Iowa · 079200406 · Structure no. 000000000030401
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 427 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highway F-48 W over S 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 F-48 W over S Skunk River carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River?
The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Highway F-48 W over S Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.