F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD
Carrying F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD over IOWA RIVER
32R6WT80N, Johnson, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD
The F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD bridge in Johnson, Iowa carries F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD over IOWA RIVER. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 171.3 meters (562 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 171.3 m (562 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000205601
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD against other structures in Johnson and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD?
F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD in Johnson, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD inspected?
F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD?
F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD?
F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD and does age affect safety?
F28 MEHAFFEY BR RD was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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