US Bridges

Ia 22 over Iowa River

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. W of SR W66 · Structure no. 000000000031861

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
443 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 22 over Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 22
CrossesIowa River
Location0.4 Mi. W of SR W66
RouteState Highway 22
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49615, -91.51176
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 22 over Iowa River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over Iowa River carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over Iowa River?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 22 over Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.