US Bridges

Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 089283304 · Structure no. 000000000343291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,384
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,384 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGypsum Hollow RD
CrossesCc RR
Location089283304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48226, -94.16801
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2022)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gypsum Hollow RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gypsum Hollow RD over Cc RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.