US Bridges

Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Iowa · Marion Co.; S30 T76 R19 · Structure no. CEPNCRIA-000005

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAg and Dnr Traffic
CrossesRed Rock Pool
LocationMarion Co.; S30 T76 R19
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.36294, -93.08728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).