US Bridges

Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of JCT 922 · Structure no. 000000000603940

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Br D-4
CrossesCity ST Row
Location0.3 Mi. N of JCT 922
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates41.9776, -91.67478
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
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 Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Br D-4 over City ST Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.