US Bridges

Ia 22 over Bulgers Run

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 4.8 Mi. E of Jct. Iowa 1 · Structure no. 000000000051741

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over Bulgers Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ia 22 over Bulgers Run in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIa 22
CrossesBulgers Run
Location4.8 Mi. E of Jct. Iowa 1
RouteState Highway 22
StateIowa
Coordinates41.48393, -91.62689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2022)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Bulgers Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 over Bulgers Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over Bulgers Run carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over Bulgers Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 22 over Bulgers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.