US Bridges

US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. N of E Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000033635

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151 & Ia 13
CrossesOver UP RR
Location1.2 Mi. N of E Jct. US 30
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94397, -91.5458
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2022)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 & Ia 13 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.