US Bridges

Antique Co.Dr over Middle River

Fair

Adair County, Iowa · 77320352 · Structure no. 000000000001020

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antique Co.Dr over Middle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antique Co.Dr over Middle River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAntique Co.Dr
CrossesMiddle River
Location77320352
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50166, -94.5199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2022)
Projected traffic969 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antique Co.Dr over Middle River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Antique Co.Dr over Middle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Antique Co.Dr over Middle River carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Antique Co.Dr over Middle River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Antique Co.Dr over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.