US Bridges

Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Iowa · 072093000 · Structure no. 000000000505660

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWalton Lake Drive
CrossesWalton Lake Spillway
Location072093000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01126, -91.93335
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Lake Drive over Walton Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.