US Bridges

F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 32R6WT80N · Structure no. 000000000205601

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesF28 Mehaffey Br RD
CrossesIowa River
Location32R6WT80N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77457, -91.56202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is F28 Mehaffey Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns F28 Mehaffey Br RD over Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.