US Bridges

T 12 over N Skunk River

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 080180604 · Structure no. 000000000197721

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 12 over N Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 12 over N Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 12
CrossesN Skunk River
Location080180604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77125, -92.99992
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
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 T 12 over N Skunk River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 12 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does T 12 over N Skunk River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T 12 over N Skunk River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T 12 over N Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.