US Bridges

Fleur DR over Ia 5

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 2.1 Miles S of JCT Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000606990

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleur DR over Ia 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fleur DR over Ia 5 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,449 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2042. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFleur DR
CrossesIa 5
Location2.1 Miles S of JCT Ia 28
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50702, -93.64492
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,449 (2022)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Fleur DR over Ia 5 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleur DR over Ia 5 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 Fleur DR over Ia 5 carry?

About 2,449 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fleur DR over Ia 5?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fleur DR over Ia 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.