US Bridges

Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69

Good

Warren County, Iowa · At JCT of US 65 & US 69 · Structure no. 000000000601935

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 5 NB US 65 SB
CrossesUS 69
LocationAt JCT of US 65 & US 69
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50634, -93.57157
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2023)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69 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 Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69 carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 NB US 65 SB over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.