US Bridges

Allis Road over I-29

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR H-10 · Structure no. 000000000036360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allis Road over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allis Road over I-29 in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesAllis Road
CrossesI-29
Location1.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR H-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.12308, -95.82281
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Allis Road over I-29 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allis Road over I-29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Allis Road over I-29 carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Allis Road over I-29?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Allis Road over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.