US Bridges

Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. S of S JCT SR J22 · Structure no. 000000000052001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesSo Fk Chariton River
Location2.0 Mi. S of S JCT SR J22
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81133, -93.32168
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2022)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 14 over So Fk Chariton River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over So Fk Chariton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.