US Bridges

Pleasant Ave over Ia 9

Fair

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. E of Jct. US 52 · Structure no. 000000000052600

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ave over Ia 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Ave over Ia 9 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Ave
CrossesIa 9
Location1.1 Mi. E of Jct. US 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinneshiek County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.28873, -91.78301
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Ave over Ia 9 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Ave over Ia 9 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ave over Ia 9 carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pleasant Ave over Ia 9?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ave over Ia 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.