US Bridges

Ia 92 over 165th Ave

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of E JCT Iowa 5 · Structure no. 000000000603550

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over 165th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over 165th Ave in Marion 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 92
Crosses165th Ave
Location2.0 Mi. E of E JCT Iowa 5
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30065, -93.03376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 92 over 165th Ave built?

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

What condition is Ia 92 over 165th Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over 165th Ave carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over 165th Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over 165th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.