F-62 over North Skunk River
PoorJasper County, Iowa · 078171207 · Structure no. 000000000030840
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F-62 over North Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F-62 over North Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F-62 over North Skunk River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is F-62 over North Skunk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does F-62 over North Skunk River carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is F-62 over North Skunk River?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns F-62 over North Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.