US Bridges

War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504690

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,703
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,703 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWar Eagle Drive
CrossesB.N. RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49461, -96.45931
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,703 (2022)
Projected traffic8,703 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR carry?

About 8,703 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns War Eagle Drive over B.N. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.