US Bridges

P43 York Ave over Grand River

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Iowa · 074300104 · Structure no. 000000000054540

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P43 York Ave over Grand River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P43 York Ave over Grand River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesP43 York Ave
CrossesGrand River
Location074300104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdair County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23148, -94.25924
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 P43 York Ave over Grand River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is P43 York Ave over Grand 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 P43 York Ave over Grand River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is P43 York Ave over Grand River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns P43 York Ave over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.