US Bridges

Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR

Fair

Monroe County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000601710

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 5 (reloc)
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location0.3 Mi. N of Jct. US 34
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMonroe County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01941, -92.80776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 (reloc) over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.