US Bridges

H32 245th Trl over UP RR

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 072212005 · Structure no. 000000000226291

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H32 245th Trl over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H32 245th Trl over UP RR in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesH32 245th Trl
CrossesUP RR
Location072212005
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.0254, -93.29296
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 H32 245th Trl over UP RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is H32 245th Trl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does H32 245th Trl over UP RR carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is H32 245th Trl over UP RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H32 245th Trl over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.