US Bridges

Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 085020307 · Structure no. 000000000207971

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEbys Mill RD
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location085020307
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.24921, -91.01877
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ebys Mill RD over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.