US Bridges

Ia 175 over Maple River

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. W. of Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000037081

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over Maple River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesMaple River
Location1.0 Mi. W. of Ia 141
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1568, -95.81035
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 175 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Maple River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Maple River carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Maple River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.