US Bridges

S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 078183203 · Structure no. 000000000195531

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS 126th Ave E
CrossesS Skunk River
Location078183203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5115, -92.96615
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 126th Ave E 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S 126th Ave E over S Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.