US Bridges

Ia 21 over North Skunk River

Good

Keokuk County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. S of Delta · Structure no. 000000000211041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 21 over North Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 21 over North Skunk River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesIa 21
CrossesNorth Skunk River
Location0.7 Mi. S of Delta
RouteState Highway 21
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30207, -92.33116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 21 over North Skunk River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 21 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 21 over North Skunk River carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 21 over North Skunk River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 21 over North Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.