US Bridges

Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 8.2 Mi. S of Jct. US 151 · Structure no. 000000000032561

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr in Jones 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 136
CrossesOvrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr
Location8.2 Mi. S of Jct. US 151
RouteState Highway 136
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20697, -91.00191
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr built?

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

What condition is Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 136 over Ovrflw S F Maquoketa Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.