US Bridges

Ia 21 over Deep River

Good

Poweshiek County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 85 · Structure no. 000000000045890

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 21 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 21 over Deep River in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 21
CrossesDeep River
Location1.0 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 85
RouteState Highway 21
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59123, -92.35535
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2022)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 21 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 21 over Deep River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 21 over Deep River carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 21 over Deep River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 21 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.