US Bridges

Ia 183 over Overflow Channel

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 4.8 Mi. S of SR E54 · Structure no. 000000000037121

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 183 over Overflow Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 183 over Overflow Channel in Monona 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIa 183
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location4.8 Mi. S of SR E54
RouteState Highway 183
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87035, -95.90415
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 183 over Overflow Channel built?

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

What condition is Ia 183 over Overflow Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 183 over Overflow Channel carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 183 over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 183 over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.