US Bridges

Durham Ave over North Skunk River

Fair

Marshall County, Iowa · 082201006 · Structure no. 000000000035541

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Ave over North Skunk River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Durham Ave over North Skunk River in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDurham Ave
CrossesNorth Skunk River
Location082201006
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.93379, -93.16432
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Durham Ave over North Skunk River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durham Ave over North Skunk River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Durham Ave over North Skunk River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Durham Ave over North Skunk River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Ave over North Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.