US Bridges

Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. N of Ia 78 · Structure no. 000000000051601

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
734 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2042. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 1
CrossesSkunk River & Access RD
Location1.4 Mi. N of Ia 78
RouteState Highway 1
StateIowa
Coordinates41.19414, -91.80806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 1 over Skunk River & Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.