US Bridges

Ia 14 over Over UP RR

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. N of Jct. H20 · Structure no. 000000000034451

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Over UP RR in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesOver UP RR
Location2.0 Mi. N of Jct. H20
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.11028, -93.24869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 14 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Over UP RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Over UP RR carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.