US Bridges

Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076441310 · Structure no. 000000000043991

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,430
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Lincoln HWY
CrossesSimons Run
Location076441310
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.38584, -95.84443
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2022)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lincoln HWY over Simons Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.