US Bridges

Auburn Ave over UP RR

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Lucas County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001751

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Ave over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Auburn Ave over UP RR in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Ave
CrossesUP RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01804, -93.30042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn Ave over UP RR carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Auburn Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.