US Bridges

Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504795

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAviation Blvd
CrossesUP RR & Harbor DR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40083, -96.37042
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Aviation Blvd over UP RR & Harbor DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.