US Bridges

Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River

Good

Mahaska County, Iowa · 077172812 · Structure no. 000000000238551

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,340 by 2043. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesOld Ia 102
CrossesSouth Skunk River
Location077172812
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.43913, -92.81687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ia 102 over South Skunk 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 2021.

How much traffic does Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ia 102 over South Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.