US Bridges

168th Ave over South River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 076233404 · Structure no. 000000000334421

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Ave over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th Ave over South River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Carries168th Ave
CrossesSouth River
Location076233404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.33724, -93.48636
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 168th Ave over South River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th Ave over South 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 2024.

How much traffic does 168th Ave over South River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 168th Ave over South River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Ave over South River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.