US Bridges

Park RD over Iowa River

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 079060300 · Structure no. 000000000006351

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
444 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park RD over Iowa River is a concrete arch - thru carrying Park RD over Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPark RD
CrossesIowa River
Location079060300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67128, -91.53477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length444 ft (135.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$60,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park RD over Iowa River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD over Iowa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Park RD over Iowa River carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park RD over Iowa River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Park RD over Iowa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.