US Bridges

Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · C28000505 · Structure no. 000000000003511

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,774 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Ave
CrossesUpper Iowa River
LocationC28000505
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinneshiek County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.30588, -91.8093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2022)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River built?

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

What condition is Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Ave over Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.