US Bridges

US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · At Jct. US I-29 · Structure no. 000000000700200

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,900 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesUS 77
CrossesI 29 & Ia 12 NB
LocationAt Jct. US I-29
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49126, -96.41296
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over I 29 & Ia 12 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.