US Bridges

325th ST over I-29

Fair

Monona County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. S of SR E60 · Structure no. 000000000037250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

325th ST over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 325th ST over I-29 in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries325th ST
CrossesI-29
Location3.1 Mi. S of SR E60
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88727, -96.10484
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 325th ST over I-29 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 325th ST over I-29 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 325th ST over I-29 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 325th ST over I-29?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 325th ST over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.