US Bridges

E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 079171506 · Structure no. 000000000196361

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 132nd ST S
CrossesN Skunk River
Location079171506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64918, -92.82492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 132nd ST S over N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 132nd ST S over N Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.