US Bridges

Ia 22 over English River Overflow

Fair

Washington County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000051691

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over English River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 22 over English River Overflow in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIa 22
CrossesEnglish River Overflow
Location2.5 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1
RouteState Highway 22
StateIowa
Coordinates41.48059, -91.76027
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2022)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22 over English River Overflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 over English River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over English River Overflow carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over English River Overflow?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 22 over English River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.