US Bridges

R45 over S River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 074251004 · Structure no. 000000000333371

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R45 over S River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R45 over S River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesR45
CrossesS River
Location074251004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23021, -93.72677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 R45 over S River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is R45 over S 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does R45 over S River carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is R45 over S River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns R45 over S River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.