US Bridges

Ia 14 over South Skunk River

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 4.6 Miles S of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000030590

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over South Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over South Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2044. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesSouth Skunk River
Location4.6 Miles S of JCT I-80
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates41.62244, -93.09262
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2022)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ia 14 over South Skunk River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over South Skunk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over South Skunk River carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over South Skunk River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over South Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.