US Bridges

SB US 169 over Cc RR

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Ia 7 · Structure no. 000000000052201

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 169 over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 169 over Cc RR in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US 169
CrossesCc RR
Location0.5 Mi. S of Ia 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50928, -94.22003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2022)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB US 169 over Cc RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 169 over Cc RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SB US 169 over Cc RR carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SB US 169 over Cc RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 169 over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.