US Bridges

Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 067051014 · Structure no. 000000000033140

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ia 289
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location067051014
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.61608, -91.42113
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ia 289 over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.