US Bridges

CO RD X 38 over US 61

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR X32 · Structure no. 000000000609980

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD X 38 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD X 38 over US 61 in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD X 38
CrossesUS 61
Location1.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR X32
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67025, -91.30136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD X 38 over US 61 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD X 38 over US 61 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD X 38 over US 61 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD X 38 over US 61?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD X 38 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.