US Bridges

390th over Shellrock River

Poor

Worth County, Iowa · 098201201 · Structure no. 000000000355620

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

390th over Shellrock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 390th over Shellrock River in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries390th
CrossesShellrock River
Location098201201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32759, -93.1553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 390th over Shellrock River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 390th over Shellrock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 390th over Shellrock River carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is 390th over Shellrock River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 390th over Shellrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.