US Bridges

Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street

FairClosed to traffic

Webster County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N of S JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000052101

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
742 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,159
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street is a steel continuous frame carrying Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,159 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2043. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesKenyon RD SB
CrossesCn RR and 7th Street
Location1.5 Mi. N of S JCT US 169
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49906, -94.1865
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2021)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kenyon RD SB over Cn RR and 7th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.