US Bridges

100th ST over S.English River

Good

Mahaska County, Iowa · 077140201 · Structure no. 000000000237721

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th ST over S.English River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 100th ST over S.English River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries100th ST
CrossesS.English River
Location077140201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50946, -92.43658
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100th ST over S.English River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th ST over S.English River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 100th ST over S.English River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 100th ST over S.English River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 100th ST over S.English River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.