US Bridges

A 22 over Ia 60

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000364700

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A 22 over Ia 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A 22 over Ia 60 in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesA 22
CrossesIa 60
Location1.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.40406, -95.71756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2022)
Projected traffic1,626 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A 22 over Ia 60 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is A 22 over Ia 60 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does A 22 over Ia 60 carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is A 22 over Ia 60?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns A 22 over Ia 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.