US Bridges

SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65

Good

Warren County, Iowa · At Jct. of US 65 & US 69 · Structure no. 000000000601770

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 28 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 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Ia 5/US 65
CrossesNB 69-SB69-SB65
LocationAt Jct. of US 65 & US 69
RouteState Highway 5
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5059, -93.57236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2022)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65 carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ia 5/US 65 over NB 69-SB69-SB65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.