US Bridges

F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · F62 7.5 Mi. East of Hills · Structure no. 000000000202991

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesF 62 (520th St)
CrossesBig Slough CR
LocationF62 7.5 Mi. East of Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55417, -91.38083
Functional classRural Major 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns F 62 (520th St) over Big Slough CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.