US Bridges

L40 over Ia 60

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. S of JCT Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000609635

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L40 over Ia 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L40 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesL40
CrossesIa 60
Location3.2 Mi. S of JCT Ia 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38694, -95.72269
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 L40 over Ia 60 built?

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

What condition is L40 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 L40 over Ia 60 carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L40 over Ia 60?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L40 over Ia 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.