US Bridges

G13 110th ST over N Skunk River

PoorPosted for load

Mahaska County, Iowa · 077150703 · Structure no. 000000000238030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G13 110th ST over N Skunk River is a steel truss - thru carrying G13 110th ST over N Skunk River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG13 110th ST
CrossesN Skunk River
Location077150703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49437, -92.63397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G13 110th ST over N Skunk River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is G13 110th ST over N Skunk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does G13 110th ST over N Skunk River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is G13 110th ST over N Skunk River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns G13 110th ST over N Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.