US Bridges

US 65 over Over UP RR

Fair

Worth County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N Jct. SR 105 · Structure no. 000000000053981

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Over UP RR in Worth 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 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesOver UP RR
Location1.1 Mi. N Jct. SR 105
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45991, -93.22096
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2023)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2043
Trucks27%
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

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 65 over Over UP RR built?

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

What condition is US 65 over Over UP 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 over Over UP RR carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.