US Bridges

US 69 over Winnebago River

Fair

Winnebago County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000052431

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Winnebago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over Winnebago River in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesWinnebago River
Location0.1 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia 9
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26853, -93.63247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 69 over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Winnebago 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Winnebago River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Winnebago River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.