US Bridges

First ST over North River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 077230301 · Structure no. 000000000000950

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,649
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First ST over North River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesNorth River
Location077230301
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50759, -93.48506
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,649 (2022)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First ST over North River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is First ST over North 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 2024.

How much traffic does First ST over North River carry?

About 1,649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is First ST over North River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over North River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.