Local over Branch Middle River
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Iowa · 076301802 · Structure no. 000000000056540
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch Middle River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middle River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Middle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Middle River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local over Branch Middle River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Middle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.