US Bridges

Russell Blvd over UP RR

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 0722129 · Structure no. 000000000001781

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Blvd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Blvd over UP RR in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRussell Blvd
CrossesUP RR
Location0722129
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00515, -93.30173
Functional classRural Major 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Russell Blvd over UP RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Blvd 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 Russell Blvd over UP RR carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Russell Blvd over UP RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Blvd over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.