Ely RD over Abandoned RR
FairLinn County, Iowa · 082071101 · Structure no. 000000000220272
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,095
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ely RD over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ely RD over Abandoned RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,095 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ely RD over Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ely RD over Abandoned 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ely RD over Abandoned RR carry?
About 5,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ely RD over Abandoned RR?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ely RD over Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.