Local over Branch North River
FairAdair County, Iowa · 076300202 · Structure no. 000000000056440
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch North River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch North River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch North River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Local over Branch North 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 Local over Branch North River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch North River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch North River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.