US Bridges

NB US 151 over Ia 1

Good

Jones County, Iowa · At Jct. of Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000607635

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 151 over Ia 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 151 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 151
CrossesIa 1
LocationAt Jct. of Ia 1
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07082, -91.33595
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB US 151 over Ia 1 built?

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

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

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NB US 151 over Ia 1?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 151 over Ia 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.