US Bridges

US 151 SB over Ia 1

Good

Jones County, Iowa · At Jct. of Ia #1 · Structure no. 000000000607630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 SB over Ia 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 SB over Ia 1 in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151 SB
CrossesIa 1
LocationAt Jct. of Ia #1
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07106, -91.33514
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 151 SB over Ia 1 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 151 SB over Ia 1 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 US 151 SB over Ia 1 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 151 SB over Ia 1?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 SB over Ia 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.