US Bridges

Ia 210 over Over UP RR

Fair

Story County, Iowa · 2.5 Miles E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 000000000049020

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 210 over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 210 over Over UP RR in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 210
CrossesOver UP RR
Location2.5 Miles E of JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 210
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87769, -93.52223
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 210 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ia 210 over Over UP 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 210 over Over UP RR carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ia 210 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 210 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.