US Bridges

J23 170th ST over East River

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 069331201 · Structure no. 000000000049921

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J23 170th ST over East River is a concrete continuous slab carrying J23 170th ST over East River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesJ23 170th ST
CrossesEast River
Location069331201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.79889, -94.59691
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J23 170th ST over East River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is J23 170th ST over East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does J23 170th ST over East River carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is J23 170th ST over East River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns J23 170th ST over East River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.