US Bridges

Locust ST over Jersey RD

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003055

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Jersey RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust ST over Jersey RD in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesJersey RD
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53842, -90.54099
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jersey RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust ST over Jersey RD 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 Jersey RD carry?

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

How long is Locust ST over Jersey RD?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Jersey RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.