US Bridges

V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River

Good

Keokuk County, Iowa · 075103008 · Structure no. 000000000210481

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
471 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesV67 280th Ave
CrossesNorth Skunk River
Location075103008
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKeokuk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26798, -92.05924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is V67 280th Ave over North Skunk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V67 280th Ave over North Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.