US Bridges

Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR D12 · Structure no. 000000000053071

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
573 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 573 ft (174.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 376 NB
CrossesBNSF UP Rr-Taft ST
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR D12
RouteState Highway 376
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54569, -96.35032
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length573 ft (174.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST?

The structure is 573 ft (174.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 376 NB over BNSF UP Rr-Taft ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.