Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia #28 · Structure no. 000000000042431
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 389 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove?
The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.