US Bridges

Ia 149 over So.Fork English River

Fair

Keokuk County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. N of Iowa 22 · Structure no. 000000000032791

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 149 over So.Fork English River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 149 over So.Fork English River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 149
CrossesSo.Fork English River
Location1.3 Mi. N of Iowa 22
RouteState Highway 149
CountyKeokuk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.47088, -92.09337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 149 over So.Fork English River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 149 over So.Fork English River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 149 over So.Fork English River carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 149 over So.Fork English River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 149 over So.Fork English River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.