US Bridges

County Rd. D-61 over White Water

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 086011102 · Structure no. 000000000208731

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. D-61 over White Water is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. D-61 over White Water in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. D-61
CrossesWhite Water
Location086011102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.27804, -90.93719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic579 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. D-61 over White Water built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. D-61 over White Water 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. D-61 over White Water carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. D-61 over White Water?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. D-61 over White Water?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.