US Bridges

US 151 SB over Maquoketa River

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000608320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,073 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 SB over Maquoketa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 SB over Maquoketa River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151 SB
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location1.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 38
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.24718, -91.16369
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,073 ft (327.1 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 151 SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 151 SB over Maquoketa River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 151 SB over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 SB over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.