US Bridges

US 69 over Iowa River

Fair

Wright County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. N of N Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000054281

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Iowa River in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesIowa River
Location0.7 Mi. N of N Jct. Ia 3
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates42.7526, -93.61722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2022)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Iowa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Iowa River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Iowa River carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Iowa River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.