US Bridges

Locust ST over Over I.C.E. RR

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003051

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Over I.C.E. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust ST over Over I.C.E. RR in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,800 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesOver I.C.E. RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53837, -90.54835
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Over I.C.E. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.