US Bridges

New Highland Ac over UP RR

Fair

Marshall County, Iowa · 083180400 · Structure no. 000000000365490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,738
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Highland Ac over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Highland Ac over UP RR in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,738 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Highland Ac
CrossesUP RR
Location083180400
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.0215, -92.96011
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2022)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Highland Ac over UP RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Highland Ac over UP RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does New Highland Ac over UP RR carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Highland Ac over UP RR?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns New Highland Ac over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.