US Bridges

Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of SR J72 · Structure no. 000000000607925

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 27 NB
Crosses295th ST and BNSF RR
Location0.5 Mi. N of SR J72
RouteState Highway 27
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.53153, -91.56279
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 27 NB over 295th ST and BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.