Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River
PoorJasper County, Iowa · 078191003 · Structure no. 000000000195610
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2044. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highway F-62 W over S 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 Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Highway F-62 W over S Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.