US Bridges

Ia 92 over South River

Fair

Warren County, Iowa · 0.4 MI E of E JCT SR S23 · Structure no. 000000000051141

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over South River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesSouth River
Location0.4 MI E of E JCT SR S23
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.37237, -93.4312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2022)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ia 92 over South River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over South 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over South River carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over South River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.