US Bridges

Iowa Johnson RD over Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Johnson County, Iowa · 079081904 · Structure no. 000000000204420

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Johnson RD over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iowa Johnson RD over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesIowa Johnson RD
CrossesStream
Location079081904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.63126, -91.83304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iowa Johnson RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Iowa Johnson RD over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2020.

How much traffic does Iowa Johnson RD over Stream carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Iowa Johnson RD over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Johnson RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.