US Bridges

E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003020

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE 13th ST
CrossesOver I.C.E. RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53317, -90.54694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E 13th ST over Over I.C.E. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.