US Bridges

US 69 over Iowa River

Good

Wright County, Iowa · At S Jct. of SR C20 · Structure no. 000000000054331

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Iowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over Iowa River in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesIowa River
LocationAt S Jct. of SR C20
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates42.86074, -93.61672
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Iowa River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Iowa River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Iowa River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.