US Bridges

N64 over East River

Fair

Taylor County, Iowa · 069320502 · Structure no. 000000000049931

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N64 over East River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N64 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 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN64
CrossesEast River
Location069320502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81232, -94.56676
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 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 traffic927 (2021)
Projected traffic927 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N64 over East River built?

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

What condition is N64 over East River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N64 over East River carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N64 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 N64 over East River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.