US Bridges

US 65 & 69 SB over North River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. S of Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000050961

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 & 69 SB over North River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 & 69 SB over North River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 65 & 69 SB
CrossesNorth River
Location1.3 Mi. S of Ia 5
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates41.48854, -93.56701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 & 69 SB over North River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 & 69 SB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 & 69 SB over North River carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 65 & 69 SB over North River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 & 69 SB over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.