US Bridges

Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 086050901 · Structure no. 000000000222690

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesMonticello RD
CrossesTrib Boulder CR
Location086050901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28221, -91.43752
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR 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 Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Monticello RD over Trib Boulder CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.