US Bridges

Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 2.2 Mi. S of Jct. SR A18 · Structure no. 000000000052721

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIa 139
CrossesUpper Iowa River
Location2.2 Mi. S of Jct. SR A18
RouteState Highway 139
StateIowa
Coordinates43.44109, -92.03602
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 139 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 139 over Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.