US Bridges

Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. W of Ia 70 · Structure no. 000000000034101

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesMonkey Run Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W of Ia 70
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27894, -91.36741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Monkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.