US Bridges

Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 084423518 · Structure no. 000000000250552

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTulip Ave
CrossesUpper Soldier River
Location084423518
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.0438, -95.70088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tulip Ave over Upper Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.